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Un cœur en hiver

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One of the most intriguing and astonishing things in this movie, in which Ravel's chamber music and it's interpretation by the main character play such a prominent role, is the fact that Emmanuelle Béart really seems to play the violin amazingly well herself. Never before did I see a movie in which an actor or actress play a musician's role not violating the visual plausibility of being the performer in person!I read that Emmanuelle Béart learnt to play the violin to be able to play her part. I can hardly believe so. She must have learnt, practiced and played the violin for many years. Every sounding note (played by the famous Jean-Jacques Kantorow) is perfectly synchronized with the corresponding (virtual) tones seemingly produced by Béarts fingers. The way she keeps the instrument, her right arm movements, the powerful downbows, the perfectly rhythmical pizzicato's, the ornamental vibrato's, everything looked absolutely natural and credible. This perfect match between video and sound may be established technically in the film studio, but it remains unthinkable that Emmanuelle Béart did not play herself these works in a skilful manner. And if anything was manipulated, then I guess it must have been the video and not the sound of the performance by Kantorow.The only thing we cannot take into consideration is the sound produced by Béart ... Her intonation may not have been as perfect as her musical appearance.Is there anybody who can tell me whether Emmanuelle Béart has played the violin long before this movie, and also how well she mastered the art of violin playing in real life?

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How long is A Heart in Winter?
1 hour and 45 minutes
When was A Heart in Winter released?
June 4, 1993
What is the IMDb rating of A Heart in Winter?
7.6 out of 10
Who stars in A Heart in Winter?
Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart, and André Dussollier
Who wrote A Heart in Winter?
Claude Sautet, Jacques Fieschi, Jérôme Tonnerre, and Yves Ulmann
Who directed A Heart in Winter?
Claude Sautet
Who was the composer for A Heart in Winter?
Maurice Ravel
Who was the producer of A Heart in Winter?
Jean-Louis Livi and Philippe Carcassonne
Who was the cinematographer for A Heart in Winter?
Yves Angelo
Who was the editor of A Heart in Winter?
Jacqueline Thiédot
What is the plot of A Heart in Winter?
Stéphane is an emotionally distant but professionally dedicated violin restorer whose cold heart is tested when his employer's new girlfriend, a beautiful violinist, falls for him.
How much did A Heart in Winter earn at the worldwide box office?
$1.61 million
How much did A Heart in Winter earn at the US box office?
$1.61 million
What genre is A Heart in Winter?
Drama, Music, and Romance
How many awards has A Heart in Winter won?
16 awards
How many awards has A Heart in Winter been nominated for?
29 nominations

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