Both films, The Soloist and The Devil's Fiddler are about real musicians even though they live in different centuries. While both films focus on the emotional lives of these two musicians, they approach the subject from very different angles. The Soloist is a realistic depiction of the events surrounding Nathaniel Ayers, while The Devil's Violinist uses the clichéd story of selling one's soul to the devil to become famous and famous. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why violent video games should not be banned"?Get the original essayNathanial Ayers was a talented musician (bass, cello and violin) who had a promising career ahead of him. While studying at Julliard, he collapsed under stress and had a psychological breakdown and found himself homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. Eventually his condition was diagnosed and he responded to medication and was able to live a reasonably normal life after many years of difficulty. He achieved his stability through the support and understanding of his friends, including journalist Steve Lopez who took up his cause and eventually told his story. Under care, Ayer was finally able to live a life as a functioning musician and member of society. Paganini was an Italian violinist and composer of the early 1800s. He wrote music that was revolutionary for its time and it will take years for the world to catch up with its harmonic and melodic complexities. Although not depicted in the film, Paganini suffered numerous emotional turmoil and contracted syphilis, which ultimately led to his death. Given the era of his life, one cannot accurately diagnose his mental disorders, but the film clearly attempts to depict his many obsessions, abuses, and addictions. The film could not realistically address and/or diagnose his condition like we could today. In this case, the director/writer chose to focus on the ideas of the time that supernatural (satanic) forces were in effect to explain his abnormal psychological behaviors. Keep in mind: this is just a sample. Get a personalized item from our expert now. writers.Get a Custom EssayIt is not an exaggeration to draw the conclusion that great talent often leads to mental health problems. Statistically, musicians have a very high rate of depression. Musicians think in a different language; one that is much more linked to emotions than to logical or rational thinking. Perhaps this is why musicians have a propensity for emotional turmoil. Great musicians are consumed by their work and this motivation can be harmful and lead to psychological problems. Fortunately, people understand this now and there is much more acceptance and help available than in Paganini's time and even during Ayer's college years, which were not so long ago. If Paganini had lived today, perhaps he would have received medical attention so that he too could live a longer, happier, more prolific life..