Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "composer-as-protagonist"
- Movies or TV
- Genres
- Keywords
- IMDb Rating
- Instant Watch Options
- In Theaters
- Release Year
1. Tár (2022)
R | 158 min | Drama, Music
Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.
Director: Todd Field | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer
Votes: 94,324
2. Death in Venice (1971)
GP | 130 min | Drama, Romance
While recovering in Venice, sickly composer Gustav von Aschenbach becomes dangerously fixated with teenager Tadzio.
Director: Luchino Visconti | Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns, Nora Ricci
Votes: 23,092 | Gross: $0.15M
3. Lisztomania (1975)
R | 103 min | Biography, Comedy, Music
Composer and pianist Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey) attempts to overcome his hedonistic life-style while repeatedly being drawn back into it by the many women in his life and fellow composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas).
Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr
Votes: 3,124
4. Lui (I) (2021)
88 min | Drama, Thriller
Lacking inspiration, a composer isolates himself at a desolate house, on a small island, in Brittany. There he finds an old piano and receives visits from people who won't let him rest.
Director: Guillaume Canet | Stars: Guillaume Canet, Virginie Efira, Mathieu Kassovitz, Laetitia Casta
Votes: 372
5. The Bohemian (2022)
130 min | Biography, Drama, History
Looking for work as a violinist, Josef comes into the orbit of a rich young woman. She introduces him to a hedonistic existence free from religious intolerance. Josef gets an incredible commission: to write an opera for the San Carlo.
Director: Petr Václav | Stars: Vojtech Dyk, Elena Radonicich, Barbara Ronchi, Lana Vlady
Votes: 572
6. Interlude in Prague (2017)
103 min | Drama, History, Music
The incredible tale of Mozart's Prague years.
Director: John Stephenson | Stars: Aneurin Barnard, James Purefoy, Samantha Barks, Morfydd Clark
Votes: 791
7. The Great Waltz (1938)
Passed | 104 min | Biography, Drama, Music
In 1845 Vienna, Johann Strauss II (Fernand Gravey) - 'Jonahi' to his friends - would rather write and perform waltzes than anything else, this at a time when a waltz is not considered ... See full summary »
Directors: Julien Duvivier, Victor Fleming, Josef von Sternberg | Stars: Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus, Hugh Herbert
Votes: 1,307
8. Z mého zivota (1955)
105 min | Biography, Music
A musical biography of Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.From My Life, which is the English translation of the title, is also the name given to his String Quartet No.1.
Director: Václav Krska | Stars: Karel Höger, Zdenka Procházková, Lída Vendlová, Jaromír Spal
Votes: 20
9. Amadeus (2018 TV Special)
146 min | Drama
The genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is resented by Antonio Salieri.
Directors: Martin Cicvák, Roman Prorok | Stars: Daniel Bambas, Ondrej Brousek, Jirí Dvorák, Marek Holý
10. The Mystery of Dr Martinu (1993 TV Movie)
61 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A biographical film of Czech composer Martinu is in two parts: the first part a recurring dream, the second a Freudian analysis of the dream.
Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Patrick Ryecart, Shauna Baird, Martin Friend, Hannah King
Votes: 76
11. V.Silvestrov (2020)
143 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The documentary film dedicated to the prominent Ukrainian composer Valentyn Silvestrov. It is an observation, a confession and, most of all, a story of great talent set against the backdrop of uncertain times.
Director: Sergey Bukovsky | Star: Valentin Silvestrov
Votes: 34
12. L'assassin connaît la musique... (1963)
80 min | Comedy, Crime
Lionel Fribourg, a great composer (at least that's what HE thinks) has a problem with his noisy environment: he can't complete his unfinished symphony. Of course there is a market for ... See full summary »
Director: Pierre Chenal | Stars: Maria Schell, Paul Meurisse, Sylvie Bréal, Yvonne Clech
Votes: 107
13. The American Letters (2015 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 102 min | Biography, Music, Romance
Great composer between two women and God. Secret episode from the life of Antonín Dvorák.
Director: Jaroslav Brabec | Stars: Hynek Cermák, Petra Spalková, Sona Norisová, Igor Bares
Votes: 58
14. Koncert na konci léta (1980)
102 min | Biography
Composer Antonín Dvorák (Josef Vinklár) conducts a rehearsal at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where a series of his musical pieces is to be performed. He is suddenly being haunted by a ... See full summary »
Director: Frantisek Vlácil | Stars: Josef Vinklár, Zlata Adamovská, Ladislav Bambas, Daniela Bambasová
Votes: 35
15. Erkel (1952)
126 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biopic on 19th century musician Erkel Ferenc, father of Hungarian grand opera and composer of that country's national anthem.
Director: Márton Keleti | Stars: Sándor Pécsi, Éva Szörényi, Miklós Gábor, Andor Ajtay
Votes: 31
16. Meky (2020)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Miroslav Zbirka became a pop sensation to Czech and Slovak youth of the 1980s .
Director: Simon Safránek | Stars: Ján Lehotský, Laco Lucenic, Kamil Peteraj, Jaromír Tuma
Votes: 99
17. Lev s bílou hrívou (1987)
127 min | Biography, Drama, History
The film tells the exciting life of the great Czech composer Leos Janacek , (1854-1928) , also known by the thick silver hair that crowned his head and his strong character, which could overcome the adversities of fate.
Director: Jaromil Jires | Stars: Zlata Adamovská, Jirí Adamíra, Jirí Bartoska, Tána Fischerová
Votes: 42
18. Brouwer: El Origen de la Sombra (2019)
70 min | Documentary, Music
Leo Brouwer, the outstanding Cuban and world-renowned composer, opens the doors to his creative space allowing the viewer to explore his daily life and work.
Directors: Lisandra López, Katherine Gavilan | Star: Leo Brouwer
Votes: 11
19. Nechte zpívat Misíka (2017)
100 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Jitka Nemcová | Stars: Radim Hladík Sr., Jan Hrubý, Adam Misík, Vladimír Misík
Votes: 6
20. Rekviem za kouzelnou flétnu (1968)
Biography, Drama
Director: Václav Kaslík | Stars: Eduard Cupák, Gabriela Vránová, Ivo Gubel, Helena Tattermuschová
21. Jen ho nechte, at se bojí (1978)
89 min | Comedy, Musical
The song "Ribwort and Rosemary" by Ales Brabec (Ludek Sobota), a shy supply teacher of musical school, wins the music festival in Krumlov. The song interpreter Marcela (Helena Vondrácková) ... See full summary »
Director: Ladislav Rychman | Stars: Ludek Sobota, Helena Vondrácková, Petr Nározný, Miloslav Simek
Votes: 132
22. Drahý Bedrichu (1985 TV Movie)
75 min | Biography, History
Director: Vera Jordánová | Stars: Pavel Klecka, Petr Hanicinec, Zora Jandová, Vera Koktová
23. Secret Music (2018)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Secret Music follows Pulitzer prize winning American composer David Del Tredici "b. 1937" through his transformative and uninhibited commitment to writing what he calls "gay music," a ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Beliavsky | Stars: David Del Tredici, Daniel Beliavsky
24. Keeper of the Beat: A Woman's Journey Into the Heart of Drumming (2012)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Keeper of the Beat is a feature-length autobiographical documentary in which Barbara Borden, and acclaimed 67 year old drummer, composer, teach and peacemaker, tells her story in word and ... See full summary »
Directors: David Brown, Barbara Borden | Star: Barbara Borden
Votes: 18
25. Werther (1927)
Drama
Director: Milos Hajský | Stars: Milos Hajský, Marta Mayrová, Ela Poznerová, Ola Hors
26.
A Many Splintered Thing (2000– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2000)
29 min | Comedy, Romance
Russell believes he should be a contented man. He has a beautiful wife Susannah, who is supportive of his career as a jingle writer. Unfortunately he is totally obsessed with Elly, a younger girlfriend who has added a spark to his life.
Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: Alan Davies, Victor McGuire, Kate Ashfield, Simone Bendix