The Music Lovers

Drama, Music

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Ken Russell

Status Released

Release Date 1971-02-12

Storyline

Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.

"The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it."