Mahler (UK)

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Review of Mahler
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Stuart McLean

A series of memories and impressions taken from the composer`s momentous life
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 111 mins
Retail Price: £12.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Mahler is a series of memories and impressions taken from the composer`s momentous life, set to his superb and evocative music. Jealously over his attractive wife, the insanity of a fellow music student, his conversion from the Jewish to the Catholic faith, the tragic death of his young daughter, his own ill health - these are just some of the elements chosen for this symbolic visualisation of Mahler and his music. Mahler is Ken Russell`s clearest and perhaps most personal film. Gustav Mahler was born in Bohemia in 1860 and died in Vienna in 1911. He composed ten symphonies, the last unfinished, and many beautiful songs. His work has become increasingly popular over recent years. The release of Ken Russell`s film Mahler on DVD brings this superlative music to an even wider audience.

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