Written and directed by incandescent maniac Klaus Kinski, Paganini is basically Kinski loping around like a werewolf ravaging teen girls to a violin soundtrack. The film was something of a passion project for Kinki - the only film he directed, perhaps understandably - and he felt a strong connection to Paganini and felt they shared many qualities.
There are quite a few scenes which linger interminably on Klaus Kinski's real life son, playing Paganini's son. His wife is played by Debora Caprioglio, who perhaps was really married to Kinki at some point, though I'm not sure. For more of her work I recommend the Tinto Brass film Paprika.
An interesting enough watch, though probably exclusively for Kinski fans. Much is added by knowing his background and exploits as the film is clearly commenting on his self-image as much as Paganini.
There are quite a few scenes which linger interminably on Klaus Kinski's real life son, playing Paganini's son. His wife is played by Debora Caprioglio, who perhaps was really married to Kinki at some point, though I'm not sure. For more of her work I recommend the Tinto Brass film Paprika.
An interesting enough watch, though probably exclusively for Kinski fans. Much is added by knowing his background and exploits as the film is clearly commenting on his self-image as much as Paganini.