Pianoforte
7.2
2023
1 hr 31 min
Documentary
The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, Pianoforte is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.
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Too much of everything
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Excellent but underrated film
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At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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