72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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They Shot the Piano Player

Fernando Trueba , Javier Mariscal
Spain      103 m.
Special Screenings Not in competition
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A music journalist from New York sets out on a frantic investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Brazilian pianist Tenorio Jr, regular accompanist of Vinicius de Moraes, among others. This animated thriller moving to the beat of jazz and bossa nova portrays the days immediately before the Latin American continent was enshrouded by totalitarian regimes.

Director
Fernando Trueba (Spain), Javier Mariscal (Spain)
Screenplay
Fernando Trueba
Production
Fernando Trueba PC, SA (Spain)
Cristina Huete
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Film Constellation (United Kingdom)
Léo Teste
Distribution
BTeam Pictures (Spain)
Edition
Éric Williams
Sound
Rosa María Oliart
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
Running Time
103 m.
Original language of the film
English , Portuguese
Country
Spain
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