Summaries

A collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist.

As the title suggests, this dramatised documentary about the eccentric Canadian pianist Glenn Gould is broken up into thirty-two short films (mirroring the thirty-two part structure of Bach's 'Goldberg Variations', the recording that Gould made famous), each giving us an insight into some aspect of Gould's life and career. Out of respect for the music lead actor Colm Feore is never seen playing the piano, merely reacting to Gould's own recordings, which are extensively featured—Michael Brooke <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • no opening credits
  • piano
  • northern canada
  • glenn gould
  • yehudi menuhin
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Music
Release date Jul 14, 1994
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Canada Netherlands Finland Portugal
Language English French
Filming locations Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Téléfilm Canada Rhombus Media Ontario Film Development Corporation

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1319521
Gross worldwide $1319521

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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