Mr. Mergler's Gift (2005)
Nine-year-old prodigy Xin Ben takes lessons from Daniel Mergler, a piano teacher at the end of his career. In this remarkable story about a student and her mentor, Xin Ben and Mergler meet 26 times over the course of one year. During this time, Xin Ben illuminates Mergler's final months as an instructor with her youthful talent, and he, in return, lovingly guides her towards a life in music.
Director: Beverly Shaffer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: January 14, 2005
Production: ONF | NFB
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Mergler's Gift about?
- Nine-year-old prodigy Xin Ben takes lessons from Daniel Mergler, a piano teacher at the end of his career. In this remarkable story about a student and her mentor, Xin Ben and Mergler meet 26 times over the course of one year. During this time, Xin Ben illuminates Mergler's final months as an instructor with her youthful talent, and he, in return, lovingly guides her towards a life in music.
- Who directed Mr. Mergler's Gift?
- Mr. Mergler's Gift was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
- How long is Mr. Mergler's Gift?
- Mr. Mergler's Gift has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Mergler's Gift?
- Mr. Mergler's Gift is a Documentary film.