our selection for Tuesday, December 17

Tonight, on LCP, we dive into the turbulence of the Romanian revolution. On France 4, we go lyrical with Mozart in the Orient and we study the healing virtues of music on France 5.

Eastern Mozart: “The Abduction from the Seraglio”

On commission from Joseph II, Germanic Emperor, Mozart composed a magnificent “Turkerie” in an Eastern harem where all the protagonists sing in… German. Michel Fau makes them express themselves in French and the result is as surprising as it is powerful and touching.

At 9 p.m. on France 4. Opera directed by Michel Fau (Fr, 2024). 140 mins. With Michel Fau, Florie Valiquette, Mathias Vidal. Unpublished.

Morals that are softened: “When music is good for our health”

Oliver Sacks has been passionate about the subject throughout his life as a researcher. Supporting examples, this documentary enlightens us a little more: music is a good therapy, against anxiety and insomnia, but also to treat patients suffering from Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.

At 9:05 p.m. on France 5. Documentary directed by Céline Bittner (fr, 2024). 55 mins. Unpublished.

Lost girl, greasy hair: “Ninja Baby”

Rakel has a series of couples and lovers, and creates comics that she dreams of seeing published. But she discovers that she is pregnant and can no longer have an abortion. This Norwegian comedy offers a breathtaking look at adulthood and motherhood.

On Arte.TV. Film directed by Yngvild Sve Flikke (Norway, 2021). 98 mins. With Kristine Kujath Thorp (Rakel), Arthur Berning (Pikkjesus), Nader Khademi (Mos). Rebroadcast.

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