Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait

Music/Art, United States 2004

Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Mark Kidel, known for his expertise in creating captivating music documentaries, this film offers an insightful portrait of one of the most prominent jazz keyboard players and composers in the world. Additionally, it showcases an electrifying performance by the Zawinul Syndicate at The Point in Cardiff, Wales, back in 2004. Distinguished by its unusually intimate cinematography, the film effectively captures the immediate thrill of jazz as an unrestrained, risk-embracing journey. Through skillful shooting and editing, the movie emphasizes the extraordinary collective improvisation and musical dialogue that define the unique essence of Zawinul's musical creations.
59 min
SD
Starting at 0
Audio language:
English
Subtitles:
FrenchGermanSpanish

Awards

Certificate of Honor German Record Critics' Award e.V.

More information

Director:

Mark Kidel

Writer:

Mark Kidel

Producer:

Mark Kidel

Protagonist:

Sabine Kabongo (Vocals)

Nathaniel Townsley III (Drummer)

Amit Chatterjee (Gitarrist)

Linley Marthe (Bassist)

Manolo Badrena (Drummer)

Original title:

Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait

Original language:

English

Format:

16:9 SD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 0

Audio language:

English

Subtitles:

FrenchGermanSpanish