Paganini (1989 film)

Kinski Paganini
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKlaus Kinski
Written byKlaus Kinski
Produced byAugusto Caminito
Starring
CinematographyPier Luigi Santi
Edited byKlaus Kinski
Music by
Production
companies
  • Scena Film Production
  • Reteitalia
  • Président Films
Distributed byMedusa Distribuzione
Release date
  • 7 October 1989 (1989-10-07) (Germany)
Running time
81 minutes
Countries
  • Italy
  • France
LanguageItalian

Kinski Paganini, also known simply as Paganini, is a 1989 biographical film written, directed by and starring Klaus Kinski. Based on the life and career of composer and virtuoso violinist Niccolò Paganini, it was Kinski's only film as director as well as his final acting appearance before his death in 1991.

Kinski felt that he and Paganini had led similar lives, and both gave "demonic" performances in their own fields that often sparked great controversy.