They Shot the Piano Player Movie (2023): Where to watch and stream online

They Shot the Piano Player

2023, Movie, 1h 44min

New York, 2010. Jeff Harris, a music journalist, sets out to uncover the truth about Francisco Tenório Júnior, a young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist who disappeared in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976.

"They Shot the Piano Player" — animation, drama and history movie produced in Spain, France, Peru, Netherlands and Portugal and released in 2023. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 44min. "They Shot the Piano Player" is not currently available to stream in Singapore. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Spain,France,Peru,Netherlands,Portugal

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Reviews

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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Throughout, the visuals are simple but never simplistic, and they go a long way towards turning a fundamentally sad story into a vibrant trip into a fertile period for pop music and the arts generally.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic William Repass

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A nostalgic look at the disappearance of bossa nova.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

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In the vibrant streets of 1960s New York City, a young Brazilian piano prodigy named Tenorio Jr. vanishes without a trace. A determined music journalist sets out to uncover the truth behind his disappearance, delving into the soul of the Latin music revolution known as Bossa Nova. This animated drama traverses cultural and political landscapes, revealing a turning point in history when creative freedom flourished just before totalitarian regimes engulfed Latin America. The film celebrates Bossa Nova's timeless melodies while unraveling a mysterious tale of art, passion, and the power of music to transcend borders.

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