Score: A Film Music Documentary explores the creative process of film composers and the impact of film music on the cinematic experience. It takes an in-depth look at the world of film music, from classical composers to contemporary ones, and explores the role of music in shaping the emotional landscape of movies. The documentary features interviews with renowned composers, directors, and performers, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from recording sessions and film productions.
Siren is a dark fairy tale about a seductress who arrives in a small town and starts causing chaos. As she uses her pheromone powers to manipulate the residents, suicides become rampant and secrets begin to unravel. A young man must uncover the truth behind the siren's power before it consumes everyone he knows.
Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away takes you on a mesmerizing and surreal journey through the fantastical world of a magical circus. Follow a young woman who gets transported into this enchanting realm and embarks on an extraordinary adventure to find her lost love.
A Late Quartet is a drama that follows the members of a renowned string quartet as they navigate personal and professional crises. When the cellist is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, it sets off a chain reaction that threatens to tear the group apart. As they prepare for their final performance together, they must confront issues of love, loyalty, and betrayal.
In Woman of Desire, a lawyer finds herself ensnared in a dangerous game of seduction, leading her down a path of mystery and murder. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers shocking secrets and confronts her own desires, ultimately risking everything to uncover the truth.
Ode to Joy is a heartwarming movie that explores themes of love, friendship, and overcoming challenges. The protagonist, a neurotic librarian named Charlie, suffers from a condition called catalepsy that causes him to faint every time he experiences joy. Despite this obstacle, he manages to find happiness when he meets a beautiful woman named Francesca. However, their budding romance is complicated by Charlie's fear of experiencing joy and his troubled relationship with his brother. Through a series of comedic and emotional moments, Ode to Joy takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of happiness.
Zahia Ziouani, 17, dreams of becoming a conductor, while her twin sister Fettouma hopes to be a professional cellist. They want to make classical music accessible to everyone and create their own orchestra.
Secret Fantasy is a comedic and erotic fantasy movie set in Verona, Italy. It follows the story of a cuckolded husband who seeks the help of a therapist and experiences various comedic and erotic situations. The plot revolves around an orchestra rehearsal, practical jokes, and the fantasies of the main characters.
Heaven Will Wait tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who becomes radicalized and joins a group of extremists. The film explores the process of indoctrination, manipulation, and the impact on her family.
A struggling young musician in New York City becomes an au pair for a talented young boy from an affluent family. As they spend time together, they form a unique friendship and discover their shared love for music. However, their relationship is put to the test when the boy's family faces a separation. Like Sunday, Like Rain explores themes of friendship, family, and the pursuit of one's passions in the backdrop of Manhattan's bustling music scene.
In 'The Audition,' a gifted violinist prepares for a crucial audition at a prestigious music school. As she delves into her demanding practice regime, she also navigates through various personal challenges, including a strained relationship with her mother and a failing marriage. The film explores themes of passion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of artistic excellence.
Illuminata is a comedy drama set in the 1900s New York City theater scene. It follows the story of a playwright and his encounters with critics, adultery, and the complexities of theater life. The film explores themes of love, sex, and the challenges faced by artists. With a mix of farce and drama, Illuminata takes the audience on a journey through the backstage world of a theater troupe.
Amnesia tells the story of a man who wakes up with no memory and must navigate through his past to discover the truth about himself. As he delves into his own history, he uncovers a tragic past filled with war, love, and loss. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
Evenings is a moving film set in 1946, following the life of a troubled redhead named Felix on a winter night. Throughout the film, Felix goes through various emotions, experiencing moments of joy, sadness, and introspection. The story beautifully captures the struggle of finding meaning and connection in life.
A hot and sexy photo-novel writer falls in love with a female cellist.
Leroy, a 16-year-old boy in Berlin, navigates the challenges of friendship, racism, and teenage romance while dealing with his mother's pushy nature. He forms an unlikely friendship with a photographer, falls in love with a girl from Africa, and confronts racial slurs and right-wing extremism.
Oranges tells the story of a lonely teenage boy in Australia who falls in love for the first time. His journey is filled with obstacles and self-discovery as he navigates through high school, family conflicts, and his own desires.
A weekend gathering of high society actors and actresses turns into a chaotic love triangle when a lawyer and his actress wife welcome their new stepson into their lives. The story is filled with comedic moments, catchy songs, and unexpected twists.
Françoise has gone into business seducing men whose wives want to divorce them, and who need incriminating evidence against them. In addition, she has a little blackmail operation going on on the side with politicians who can't afford a scandal. She got started on this business after she was raped, and hasn't looked back since. Now the police are on her trail, and she avails herself of the services of a couple who make a profession of hiding wanted criminals. At the hideout, she meets Simon, a second-generation mobster. As the police close in, Françoise and Simon go on the run together, pulling off occasional heists for operating money. Before long, they have also fallen in love.
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.