Movies and TvShows featuring "composing" theme.
Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater.
Howard Goodall examines the work of The Beatles, Cole Porter, Bernard Herrmann and Leonard Bernstein.
Ennio is a documentary that explores the life and career of Ennio, a renowned Italian composer. The film takes viewers through his journey from composing music for films to conducting orchestras and arranging captivating film scores. Through archive footage and interviews, Ennio's impact on the world of music is showcased, highlighting his talent as a composer and maestro.
Impromptu is a movie set in the 1830s French countryside, telling the story of a famous novelist, George Sand, who falls in love with composer Frédéric Chopin. The unconventional relationship between the two faces challenges from societal norms, gender roles, and jealousy.
A struggling musician named Joby Taylor fights for custody of his daughter Ellen after his wife files for divorce. Joby has to navigate the legal system and confront his own inadequacies as a father in order to prove that he deserves to be a part of his daughter's life.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda is a documentary film that offers an intimate look into the life and work of renowned musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film explores his musical career, his battle with cancer, and his tireless dedication to creating beautiful and thought-provoking music. It also delves into the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima disaster and Sakamoto's involvement in raising awareness about the environmental impact. With stunning visuals and heartfelt interviews, this documentary invites viewers to dive into the world of an exceptional artist who uses music as a powerful means of expression and activism.
Yankee Doodle Dandy is a musical biography about the life and career of George M. Cohan, a renowned singer, dancer, and composer. The movie explores Cohan's rise to fame in vaudeville, his hit show 'Little Johnny Jones,' his comeback in the 1900s, and his contribution to patriotic songs during wartime. It also depicts his close relationship with his father and his family's journey in show business. Yankee Doodle Dandy showcases Cohan's immense talent and his impact on American music and theater.
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story is a biographical drama film that follows the life of Joe Meek, a gay music producer in 1960s London. The film explores his paranoia, struggles with his homosexuality, and his rise to success in the music industry. However, his mental health deteriorates, leading to a shocking murder-suicide. Telstar delves into Meek's innovative music production techniques, the occult influences on his work, and the vibrant music scene of the swinging sixties.
Discover the process behind Charli XCX’s 2020 quarantine album "how i'm feeling now", created in 40 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its semi-collaborative nature with her community of online fans.
Seymour: An Introduction follows the life and career of Seymour Bernstein, a renowned pianist and music teacher. Through interviews and footage, the documentary delves into his personal journey and the profound impact he has had on the world of music.
Four pianists take part in the preliminary round of an international piano playing competition. Each has a story that is different and unique. One is a former child prodigy who stopped playing when her mother died. One is a Julliard student. One is a new face and yet comes recommended.
An offbeat, irreverent musical documentary that tells the story of a group of Jewish songwriters, including Irving Berlin, Mel Tormé, Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Gloria Shayne Baker and Johnny Marks, who wrote the soundtrack to Christianity’s most musical holiday. It’s an amazing tale of immigrant outsiders who became irreplaceable players in pop culture’s mainstream – a generation of songwriters who found in Christmas the perfect holiday in which to imagine a better world, and for at least one day a year, make us believe.
Father of Four is a charming and funny movie about a single father who struggles to balance work and family life while raising his four mischievous children. With the help of his loyal dog, Tarzan, and a kind schoolteacher, the father navigates various challenges and learns important lessons about love, family, and the value of perseverance.
Jane and Teddy are on the brink of divorce – but when their marital problems come to a sticking point, they have an unexpected breakthrough.
Lost Songs: The Basement Tapes Continued (2014) delves into the captivating story of Bob Dylan and The Band's legendary Basement Tapes. Through interviews and reenactments, the documentary explores the creative process behind these iconic recordings and the impact they had on the music industry. It showcases the collaborative songwriting and composing process that took place in the basement of a house in upstate New York, revealing the unique and influential journey of these lost songs.
Gabriella finds an unfinished symphony that was written by her late uncle Octave Barron who found inspiration through murder. Thrilled by it's possibilities she hires Marius (Ben Cross) to complete the symphony. As he begins work on the piece he finds himself stuck in a bizarre murdering cycle handed down from the original composer.
Film Music Historian Jeff Bond discusses how the music for 'Silent Running' was created.
Mr. Strauss, with the help of the forest animals, composes his greatest waltz.
Two members of a rock band go into exile in a house to compose new songs for a new album, however, while writing one of the songs, they are chased by an occult-related poltergeist.