Autriche / Canada / Grande-Bretagne / Allemagne,
1994, 107 min
Réalisation:
Roger SpottiswoodeScénario:
Dennis PotterPhotographie:
Elemér RagályiMusique:
Michael NymanActeurs·trices:
Donal Donnelly, David Burke, Peter Dvorsky, Alan Rickman, Anna Thalbach, David Hemblen, Amanda Ooms, Jan Rubeš st., Konstanze Breitebner (plus)Résumés(1)
The story of Franz Anton Mesmer and his unconventional theories and practice in the world of medicine in the 18th century. After seeming to cure a beautiful pianist of blindness the couple fall into a forbidden love affair. A challenging look at a unique historical figure. (texte officiel du distributeur)