The Pianist (1998)

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This music-themed drama is set in Barcelona of the mid-'80s. When famed composer Lluis Doria visits a transvestite club, he learns his lifelong friend Albert Rossell is the house pianist. A flashback takes the tale four decades into the past, where the younger Rossell rejoins Teresa after having spent years in prison for helping anti-Franco anarchists. The story continues into Paris of the '30s, the period when Doria and Rossell first met, sharing a mutual interest in music and Teresa, before civil war sent them in different directions.

Director: Mario Gas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carles Santos
Cinematography: Tomàs Pladevall
Editing: Raúl Román
Production: Massa d'Or Produccions, Tornasol Media
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Mario Gas
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pianist about?
This music-themed drama is set in Barcelona of the mid-'80s. When famed composer Lluis Doria visits a transvestite club, he learns his lifelong friend Albert Rossell is the house pianist. A flashback takes the tale four decades into the past, where the younger Rossell rejoins Teresa after having spent years in prison for helping anti-Franco anarchists. The story continues into Paris of the '30s, the period when Doria and Rossell first met, sharing a mutual interest in music and Teresa, before civil war sent them in different directions.
Who directed The Pianist?
The Pianist was directed by Mario Gas.
Who stars in The Pianist?
The Pianist stars Jordi Mollà, Pere Ponce, Paulina Gálvez, Mercè Arànega, Marc Martínez, Francesc Orella.
How long is The Pianist?
The Pianist has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Pianist?
The Pianist is a Drama film.
Where was The Pianist produced?
The Pianist was produced in Spain.