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Thirty years ago, Andrei Simoniovich Filipov (Aleksei Guskov) was the celebrated conductor of the renowned Bolshoi Orchestra. But during the communist era, he was fired at the height of his fame.
Demoted to the position of cleaner at the Bolshoi, he learns by chance thatthe Châtelet Theatre in Paris has invited the Orchestra to perform. In a moment of inspiration, Andrei intercepts the invitation and reunites his orchestra to perform in the place of the current Bolshoi Orchestra.
He wants Anne-Marie Jacquet (Mélanie Laurent), a young virtuoso with a mysterious past, as the solo violinist to accompany his old Jewish and gypsy musicians.
As the night of the performance approaches, tensions rise as the stakes grow higher. If Andrei succeeds in pulling off this grand deception, it will be the greatest triumph of his career.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Russian ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Thirty years ago, Andrei Simoniovich Filipov, the renowned conductor of the Bolshoi orchestra, was fired for hiring Jewish musicians. Now a mere cleaning man at the Bolshoi, he learns by accident that the Châtelet Theater in Paris invites the Bolshoi orchestra to play there. He decides to gather together his former musicians and to perform in Paris in the place of the current Bolshoi orchestra. As a solo violin player to accompany his old Jewish or Gypsy musicians he wants Anne-Marie Jacquet, a young virtuoso. If they all overcome the hardships ahead this very special concert will be a triumph. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...The Concert ( Le concert ) ( Il Concerto (Concertul) )
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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This was one of the best DVDs I have seen for some time. The sheer vitality of the acting was breathtaking. The music was invigorating and the settings were beautifully presented. I loved the comedic elements, especially the communist dinosaur and the penny pinching French producers. The realisation of the Moscow underworld was brilliant as was the capacity of the outcast musicians to rise above their misfortune through the power and passion of the music. I could attempt some sort of socio-historical commentary but this was a story of triumph out of adversity and I enjoyed it purely on that level and, of course, the Tchaikovsky violin concerto was sublime. The fact that it wasn't in Blu-ray didn't matter as the sound was so good and my PS3 player upscaled it beautifully. Dim the lights, ramp up the volume and enjoy!
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I stopped to wonder "What the heck?" at the start of the film, but the rouble quickly dropped into place!
The film was so uplifting and funny!But at the end I had tears in my eyes.
The storyline is so biazarre and some of the humour is hysterical - I recall the line where the mega-rich Russian declares, in getting his way "Do you want me to cut of gas to Europe?" or something close to that....and he could!!!! But, remarkably, the film works on so many levels. There are serious moments, moments of pure pathos,sadness, irony, much humour and a wonderful end to a remarkable journey. You want to cheer and clap.
The filming of the violin playing and watching the player fingering....truly nice touch.
Don't let me bore you with a long-winded review. It's a fabulous film. Get it. Watch it. Watch it again.
The film was so uplifting and funny!But at the end I had tears in my eyes.
The storyline is so biazarre and some of the humour is hysterical - I recall the line where the mega-rich Russian declares, in getting his way "Do you want me to cut of gas to Europe?" or something close to that....and he could!!!! But, remarkably, the film works on so many levels. There are serious moments, moments of pure pathos,sadness, irony, much humour and a wonderful end to a remarkable journey. You want to cheer and clap.
The filming of the violin playing and watching the player fingering....truly nice touch.
Don't let me bore you with a long-winded review. It's a fabulous film. Get it. Watch it. Watch it again.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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If you are fed up with all the Hollywood rubbish, and you want a movie where all the characters are really played out, this one is for you. Brilliant music, interesting, not overly sentimental story where the unwinding keeps you guessing.
But the big one here is the music. Just the sheer joy of it!
And you can watch it with your kids. They might even pick up a bit of real culture!
But the big one here is the music. Just the sheer joy of it!
And you can watch it with your kids. They might even pick up a bit of real culture!
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Ordered this on super saver delivery, it arrived 2 days later so in time as late present for a family member (well done amazon great delivery as normal),played it to make sure it... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Danman
This film should be prescribed on NHS
This film is now in my collection, and I nearly went mad on Tchaikovsky's violin concerto. If I could wish for one special skill, I would ask to be granted the ability to play that... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Trionon
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an uplifting story with great music!
an uplifting story with great music!
Published 3 months ago by mollydoodah!!
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The best film I have seen in years. At the same time full of humour and so powerful in the feelings expressed through the power of music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JML
Delightful on many levels
This film works well on so many levels, and the director gets both the different levels and the pace of the story absolutely right. Read more
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What a delightful story with music
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One of the cleverest films of the last ten years. Makes you think, laugh and cry: full of good taste and intelligent humour.
Published 9 months ago by Massimiliano Wax
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