Movies and TvShows featuring "music-composition" theme.

Lydia Tár is an acclaimed composer-conductor and the first openly gay female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. As she prepares for a live recording of Mahler's 5th Symphony, her relationships, including her marriage, personal assistant, and an affair with a young Russian cellist, become strained. Accusations of abuse and favoritism arise, leading to a lawsuit and a viral scandal. Removed as conductor, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, eventually finding a new orchestra in the Philippines.

In Nazi-occupied Paris, Django, a musician, must navigate the dangerous landscape of the Ardennes and the French Resistance in order to escape capture and be reunited with his pregnant wife.

During the German occupation of France in 1940, a forbidden romance blossoms between a Frenchwoman and a German soldier, highlighting the complexities and dangers of love during wartime.

Glitter is a story of a young singer named Billie Frank who rises to stardom in the music industry but faces challenges along the way, including a troublesome relationship and the murder of her lover. Despite the obstacles, Billie finds success and love on her journey.

Lisztomania is a surreal comedy that portrays the life of composer Franz Liszt in a fictionalized and humorous manner. The movie explores his relationships with other composers, his scandalous affairs, and his rise to fame as a classical pianist. It also delves into themes of love, ambition, and the extravagant lifestyles of the artistic elite in the 19th century. With catchy songs, bizarre visual effects, and a cast of eccentric characters, Lisztomania is a unique and entertaining musical experience.

Sparked by the impending 25th anniversary of the Academy award-winning film Shine, this documentary explores the power of the musical brain. Featuring exclusive, intimate footage of superstar international musicians in their private worlds, it opens an intriguing portal into the musical mind.

A contemporary artist in New York City navigates through romantic rivalry, artistic inspiration, and the challenges of creating meaningful art. The movie explores themes of love, competition, and the complexities of the art world.

A high school music teacher named Eve returns to her small hometown for Christmas. While organizing a Christmas concert to raise funds for the school, she meets a charming songwriter and is inspired to write her own music. As she navigates budget cuts and a temporary job offer, Eve finds love and discovers the true spirit of Christmas in her music.

Morricone Conducts Morricone is a live concert film featuring renowned composer Ennio Morricone conducting his own music. The concert showcases Morricone's iconic film scores and highlights his contributions to the world of cinematic music. Filmed in Munich, Germany, the performance features an orchestra, choir, and soloists, bringing Morricone's compositions to life on stage.

Part two of a two-part portrait of the great Jazz composer and pianist. On his European tour his quartet was joined by Ray Copeland, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, and Johnny Griffin. They traveled as part of George Wein’s Newport Jazz Festival road company to London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Mainz, and Rotterdam.

This short looks at the possibility that those who have passed on can communicate with us in ways we least expect.