The Strange Affliction of Anton Bruckner

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The Strange Affliction of Anton Bruckner is a 1990 film directed by Ken Russell. It is a biography of Anton Bruckner. [1]

The Guardian called it "charming". [2]

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<i>Afferentur regi</i>

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References

  1. KEN RUSSELL: MUSICAL MYTHMAKER Adams, Michael. Music Library Association. Notes; Philadelphia Vol. 66, Iss. 1, (September 2009): 143-163.
  2. The strange affliction of the pickled egg: Television Banks-Smith, Nancy. The Guardian 15 October 1990: 35.