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Speaking in Strings

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Documentarian and long-time friend Paola di Florio profiles legendary violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, a hot-headed chain smoker and possible alcoholic, through a series of interviews and performances. Nadja's offstage persona confuses audiences, while at the same time her onstage virtuosity and unconventional interpretations of the classical violin repertoire amazes them. Outspoken, brash and controversial, Nadja struggles with depression and reflects on a life saved by music.

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Audience Member There's not enough of the music, and way too much of an extremely conventional documentary. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful Performance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Paola di Florio

Director

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Self

Karen Childs

Original Music

Paola di Florio

Producer

Julie Du Brow

Associate Producer

Lilibet Foster

Producer
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Synopsis Documentarian and long-time friend Paola di Florio profiles legendary violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, a hot-headed chain smoker and possible alcoholic, through a series of interviews and performances. Nadja's offstage persona confuses audiences, while at the same time her onstage virtuosity and unconventional interpretations of the classical violin repertoire amazes them. Outspoken, brash and controversial, Nadja struggles with depression and reflects on a life saved by music.
Director
Paola di Florio
Producer
Paola di Florio, Lilibet Foster
Distributor
Seventh Art Releasing
Production Co
CounterPoint Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 29, 1999, Wide
Runtime
1h 13m