The Bohemian

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The Bohemian

2022

2h 22m

Biography

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Drama

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In 18th century Italy, aspiring opera composer Josef Mysliveček dreams of becoming a musician. His ambitions lead him to embark on a journey, exploring the world of opera to fulfill his destiny. Against all odds, he makes his mark in sophisticated Venice society as "Il Boemo," his talent and charm winning over socialites, impresarios, and performers -- in addition to the many women captivated by his appeal. Embracing a hedonistic lifestyle within the "pleasure capital" of Europe, Mysliveček enjoys a multitude of sexual relationships while pouring his heart into his music.

Anna Smith

Deadline Hollywood Daily

09/29/2022

[Strains] under the weight of biographical information. But it’s still a strong biopic that has something to say about musical creativity and opportunity, as well as the colorful lifestyle of 18th century Venetians.

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Jonathan Romney

Screen International

09/20/2022

A visually and musically vivid film that, while it undoubtedly labours under some staid period drama conventions, largely transcends them with its ripely conceived backstage and bedroom intrigue.

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Carmen Paddock

Movies We Texted About

09/17/2024

Where The Bohemian really shines is its treatment of music and opera scenes. The opera singers appearing in the film – including world-famous countertenor Philippe Jaroussky – imbue the words and music with full dramatic meaning.

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

08/05/2024

B

A richly detailed biography of eighteenth-century composer Josef Mysliveček...done with elegance, as well as respect and a degree of compassion for its subject.

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

07/30/2024

4/5

The writer-director of the multi-award-winning 2015 documentary about Myslivecek (“Confession of the Vanished”), Vaclav was clearly the right man to make this film. His adoration of his subject is obvious but never in a sycophantic or fawning manner.

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Louis Roberts

Loud and Clear Reviews

07/26/2024

3.5/5

It’s overlong and overwrought, yes, but doesn’t even that speak to the excesses of Mysliveček’s life, the vivacity of his music, and the dirty underbelly of a culture that would ultimately be his undoing?

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Jennifer W

@Jennycake 01/23/2025

The Bohemian is a sumptuous film, rich with color, sound, and grace. A true story and a warning to careerists.

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chip a

@chipanator 08/07/2024

Treat the people respectfully at the arc of your career.

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Aleesa S

@RT95608276 12/03/2023

Visually and musically, it's gorgeous. But there's little plot holding the story together. It's more like a collection of vignettes with really poor segues in between. And all the characters came across as oddly flat, especially the titular composer. I felt no emotional connection to any of them.

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Synopsis

In 18th century Italy, aspiring opera composer Josef Mysliveček dreams of becoming a musician. His ambitions lead him to embark on a journey, exploring the world of opera to fulfill his destiny. Against all odds, he makes his mark in sophisticated Venice society as "Il Boemo," his talent and charm winning over socialites, impresarios, and performers -- in addition to the many women captivated by his appeal. Embracing a hedonistic lifestyle within the "pleasure capital" of Europe, Mysliveček enjoys a multitude of sexual relationships while pouring his heart into his music.

Director: Petr Vaclav
Producer: Jan Macola
Screenwriter: Petr Vaclav
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: Mimesis Film, Filmová Nadace, Sentimentalfilm, Regione Liguria, Dugong Films, The Czech Republic State Fund for Support and Development of Cinematography, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Regione del Veneto, Ceská Televize, Sicilia Film Commission, Regione Siciliana, Liguria Film Commission, Ministero della Cultura (MiC)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama, Music
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2024
Runtime: 2h 22m