Il Boemo

Il Boemo is a 2022 Czech biographical drama film directed by Petr Václav. The film tells the story of the life and career of Josef Mysliveček, an 18th-century Czech composer, known in Italy as "Il Boemo" (The Bohemian).

The film focuses on Mysliveček's rise to fame in the operatic world of Italy, his relationships with various patrons and singers, and his ultimate decline due to illness and misfortune. It depicts the challenges he faced as a foreigner navigating the complex social and artistic landscape of the Italian aristocracy.

Il Boemo is notable for its attention to historical detail, its use of period instruments and staging, and its exploration of the themes of ambition, artistry, and the transient nature of fame. The film features a score primarily comprised of Mysliveček's own compositions.