
The Music Lovers
The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it.
Directed by Ken Russell
Produced by Russ-Arts, United Artists
A tormented biographical drama about Tchaikovsky's internal conflict between artistic genius and sexual identity, told with psychological intensity and period melancholy.
Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.
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Questions people ask
Is The Music Lovers sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does The Music Lovers end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Music Lovers scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Music Lovers easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Music Lovers violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Music Lovers
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Music Lovers, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































