Spring // Vivaldi and I

Venice, early 18th century. Cecilia, a talented violinist staying in an orphanage, meets Antonio Vivaldi, who becomes her teacher. Under his guidance and through his music, she finds the courage to break away from the 'normal' life that was destined for her and pursue her passion. Michieletto brings us a piece of history that is known to very few people. The story is more than a standard biography. It is a poignant portrait of the quest for personal freedom and the struggle against the limited role of women in that era. The director selected beautiful Italian filming locations, the costume department delivered magnificent work, and the composer translates Vivaldi's music to our time. The soundtrack builds up to a climax, just like the story, and is clearly inspired by Vivaldi's rich oeuvre.