Classical Music Biopic Renaissance Begins as New Chopin Film Takes Shape
Two major classical music biopics are currently in production, potentially signaling a new era for classical composer films, similar to the recent surge in rock musician biopics.
Polish production company Akson Studio is creating "Chopin, A Sonata in Paris," starring Eryk Kulm as Frédéric Chopin and Lambert Wilson as King Louis Philippe. The film follows Chopin's journey to Paris at age 21 and his revolutionary impact on music. Paris-based Playtime has acquired the project, which is set for a Polish release through Galapagos Films this year, with international distribution plans in development.
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Simultaneously, "Primavera," an Antonio Vivaldi biopic directed by opera director Damiano Michieletto, began filming in Rome last October. The 18th-century period piece, adapted from Tiziano Scarpa's novel "Stabat Mater," is a collaboration between Indigo Film Production and Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia, with additional distribution by France's Moana Films.
These productions emerge as rock biopics continue to dominate, with upcoming films featuring Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Janis Joplin. The success of these classical music biopics could potentially spark a broader renaissance in classical composer films by 2025.
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