Mahler
Year: 1974
Runtime: 115 mins
Language: English
Director: Ken Russell
Through striking cinematography, the film becomes an electrifying visual odyssey that immerses the viewer in musical madness and a savage romance. As he journeys by train, famed composer Gustav Mahler confronts the tragedies of his past, the disintegration of his marriage, and the inner turmoil that shapes his art.
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