“Luminous” for “Years of the Shark” at idfa
Luminous focuses on films that are cinematographic and poetic with a strong "auteurist" voice.
Screening: Sun 18 November - 21:00 - 23:08 at the "Carré"
Plus live performance with Carel Kraayenhof
The Argentine bandoneon player and composer Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) revolutionized the tango. His tango nuevo, with its jazz and classical influences, made him a controversial figure in his own country, as his revolution clashed with tradition.
Astor received his first bandoneon from his father when he was nine. Twenty years later, he had reached the limits of the tango. In search of his own style, he went to study piano composition in Paris in the early 1950s. There he realized that in spite of everything, he was still a tanguero. A multifaceted career was to follow, chiefly in Europe and the United States.
For this documentary, Piazzolla’s son Daniel drew on his private collection. Unique footage of numerous performances and intimate family films combine with archive material to paint a vivid portrait of Piazzolla: self-assured, obstinate, passionate and a true virtuoso. Daniel’s commentary reveals a complicated relationship with his father. The tapes of hours of conversations between Piazzolla and his daughter Diana provide a rare insight into the mind of a musical genius.
Distribution TV EuroArts
YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN...

Les Films de la Decouverte
IMZ International Music + Media Centre
The IMZ is happy to welcome Les Films de la Decouverte as a new IMZ Member!

IMZ is at the AEC Congress “Strengthening Music in Society”
IMZ International Music + Media Centre
IMZ is at the 45th AEC Annual Congress and General Assembly “Strengthening Music in Society” from 8-10 November discussing the future of orchestras in Graz/Austria.

Plan your trip to Berlin
IMZ International Music + Media Centre
We are committed to providing Avant Première participants with a smooth + delightful event experience, hence we are pleased to be able to offer you special deals + useful information for your stay with us in Berlin.