Glenn Gould: a Portrait (1985)
Biography,Documentary,Music
Glenn Gould: A Portrait is a biography of pianist and "explorer of sounds" Glenn Gould. The 105-minute program -- a montage of interviews, photographs, recording sessions, and concerts -- depicts the life and times of this late musician. Highlights of the film include pictures and scenes from Gould's life in Canada, as well as interviews with Geoffrey Payzant, broadcaster Margaret Pacsu, musician John Peter Lee Roberts, and music critic Paul Hume. Gould's personal views on animals (especially his affinity for skunks), his psychiatry, pacifism, and solitude are reflected on by family and friends.
Director: Eric Till
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Cast
- Geoffrey Payzant - Himself
- Glenn Gould - Himself
- Margaret Pacsu - Herself
- Jessie Greig - Herself
- John Peter Lee Roberts - Himself
- Roxolana Roslak - Herself
- Ray Roberts - Himself
- Bruno Monsaingeon - Himself
- Paul Hume - Himself
- Victor Di Bello - himself
Editing: Wayne Evans
Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eric Till
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Glenn Gould: a Portrait about?
- Glenn Gould: A Portrait is a biography of pianist and "explorer of sounds" Glenn Gould. The 105-minute program -- a montage of interviews, photographs, recording sessions, and concerts -- depicts the life and times of this late musician. Highlights of the film include pictures and scenes from Gould's life in Canada, as well as interviews with Geoffrey Payzant, broadcaster Margaret Pacsu, musician John Peter Lee Roberts, and music critic Paul Hume. Gould's personal views on animals (especially his affinity for skunks), his psychiatry, pacifism, and solitude are reflected on by family and friends.
- Who directed Glenn Gould: a Portrait?
- Glenn Gould: a Portrait was directed by Eric Till.
- Who stars in Glenn Gould: a Portrait?
- Glenn Gould: a Portrait stars Geoffrey Payzant, Glenn Gould, Margaret Pacsu, Jessie Greig, John Peter Lee Roberts, Roxolana Roslak.
- How long is Glenn Gould: a Portrait?
- Glenn Gould: a Portrait has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Glenn Gould: a Portrait?
- Glenn Gould: a Portrait is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Glenn Gould: a Portrait produced?
- Glenn Gould: a Portrait was produced in Canada.