Mozart had an older sister who they family referred to as Nannerl. Four years older that Mozart, Nannerl was also very talented. She could sing and play the harpsichord. She was also an accompanist violinist but was forced to stop playing since it was not socially acceptable. Nannerl was also was a composer but her father forbade it since composition was above a woman's ability. Nannerl was first promoted as a musical partner with her brother. Given the Wolfgang was a child prodigy, Nannerl soon became the second banana on tour. This is a slow plodding movie. However, it is also contains beautiful music, gorgeous scenes of palaces and their grounds. Mozart's Sister shows how grueling it was to be a traveling musician and also how frustrating it was for Nannerl to be so creative with such limited choices and opportunities.
This is a true art house film and it won't be every one's cup of tea but is does nicely for those who seek out artsy movies.
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