Awards (click to collapse)
Golden Prague Festival, Czech Republic (2002) – Winner: Czech Crystal for Best Documentary
Golden Prague Festival, Czech Republic (2002) – Winner: Czech Crystal for Best Film
Golden Prague Festival, Czech Republic (2002) – Winner: Student Jury Prize
An intimate glimpse into the life of one of the greatest concert pianists alive, the Argentinian Martha Argerich. Talent and dedication don’t require histrionics: Argerich comes across as deeply sensitive and intelligent, in awe of her craft and those who have gone before her, paying particular homage to her teacher, Friedrich Gulda, as well as the composers “who like her”. The film takes us to Warsaw, where she won the Chopin competition as a young girl, and around the world, including her native Buenos Aires. Interspersed with these are casual moments of conversation in which she proves to be both remarkably unassuming and inspired.


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