The Double Life of Franz Schubert: An Exploration of His Life and Work (1997)
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Like Tchaikovsky and other classical geniuses, Franz Schubert buried a dark and somewhat disturbing lifestyle beneath a myriad of extraordinary musical accomplishments. A notorious rake, Schubert contracted such a severe case of syphilis that he endured a forced hospitalization, yet his difficult… More Like Tchaikovsky and other classical geniuses, Franz Schubert buried a dark and somewhat disturbing lifestyle beneath a myriad of extraordinary musical accomplishments. A notorious rake, Schubert contracted such a severe case of syphilis that he endured a forced hospitalization, yet his difficult recuperation and physical suffering reportedly inspired some of his most glorious works. The documentary The Double Life of Franz Schubert: An Exploration of His Life and Work unflinchingly hones in on this period of development and growth in Schubert's life. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Webber
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts
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Cast
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Simon Russell Beale
as Franz Schubert
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Jason Flemyng
as Franz von Schober
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Dave Hill
as The Orderly
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Karl Johnson
as The Doctor
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Imogen Bain
as The Nurse
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Freddie Jones
as Father Schubert
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Christopher Maltman
as The Singer
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Richard Van Allan
as Michael Vogl
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Emilia Fox
as Karoline Esterhazy
- Frank Scantori
- Michael Vogl
