18th Century Venice: A talented violinist, confined in an orphanage, meets Vivaldi who becomes her teacher. Under his mentorship and through his music, she gains courage to break free from the life she was destined for and pursue her passion.
There is plenty of music in young Cecilia’s (Tecla Insolia) life, but little harmony as she has been a resident of the Orphanage della Pieta in Venice since birth. She is inspired to embrace her violin as a potential tool for liberation with the arrival of new musical director – a certain Don Antonio Vivaldi (Michele Riondino) - at the school. The film beautifully evokes 18th Century Venice - its churches, markets and gondolas; the music of Vivaldi is played throughout the film, and it is magnificent; and Director Damiano Michiletto is an award-winning opera director, clearly knowing how to skilfully present a musical performance to an audience. (Subtitles)
Italy/France 2025 Damiano Michieletto 110m
