Astrid brings together four Stradivarius instruments for a unique concert. But during rehearsals, the musicians have difficulties to play together in harmony. So she calls on the composer of... Read allAstrid brings together four Stradivarius instruments for a unique concert. But during rehearsals, the musicians have difficulties to play together in harmony. So she calls on the composer of the score to guide them.Astrid brings together four Stradivarius instruments for a unique concert. But during rehearsals, the musicians have difficulties to play together in harmony. So she calls on the composer of the score to guide them.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations total
Frédéric Scotlande
- Le réalisateur
- (as Fred Scotlande)
- Director
- Writers
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A Truly Special, Human, and Magical Experience
This is without a doubt one of the best films I've seen in the last five or six years. I walked out of the theater with that rare, amazing sensation of having just experienced something truly special and deeply human.
"The Musicians" isn't built on a complex plot; in fact, its magic lies in its simplicity. The story is straightforward, allowing the real heart of the film-the music and the people-to shine. The direction and editing are perfectly in tune with this, creating a simple, elegant film that just... works.
I was completely moved by the music, which is more than just a background element; it's the main character. But what truly makes the film soar is the incredible "click" and chemistry between the four main actors. Their interactions felt so genuine and electric.
I found myself wondering if they were actual musicians by profession, as I'd never seen them before and their connection to the music and their instruments felt so authentic. Their performances are incredible, capturing all the friction and harmony of a real quartet.
This is a film that engages all the senses, but especially your hearing. It's a beautiful, straightforward story that proves you don't need complicated effects to create movie magic. A must-see.
"The Musicians" isn't built on a complex plot; in fact, its magic lies in its simplicity. The story is straightforward, allowing the real heart of the film-the music and the people-to shine. The direction and editing are perfectly in tune with this, creating a simple, elegant film that just... works.
I was completely moved by the music, which is more than just a background element; it's the main character. But what truly makes the film soar is the incredible "click" and chemistry between the four main actors. Their interactions felt so genuine and electric.
I found myself wondering if they were actual musicians by profession, as I'd never seen them before and their connection to the music and their instruments felt so authentic. Their performances are incredible, capturing all the friction and harmony of a real quartet.
This is a film that engages all the senses, but especially your hearing. It's a beautiful, straightforward story that proves you don't need complicated effects to create movie magic. A must-see.
Simply beautiful movie
I am a classical music lover,and I am a Francophile. An intelligent film, showing the viewer the backstage of very talented, but capricious, egotistical musicians who refuse to play together. But the ice is broken thanks to the author of the piece who came to the rehearsal. Now they are about to play live in t.v. Throughout the film I thought about how these actors played so beautifully, with their facial expressions, body movements, hands that played on the strings, even though they are not musician at all. Although the entire film takes place in a beautiful castle, with an amazing view and a forest all around, there is never a dull moment, and the soundtrack chosen is absolutely excellent.
wow .... quality all around
This is a really really amazing piece of cinema
i watch a lot of films and a lot of series and a lot of them are so unintelligent this is really
high art this is a film that would suit anybody who loves music but equally anybody involved in
the creative process would it be writing music-making painting filmmaking any process which
has to do with creativity
it is clever all the way through it is really an insight into the way works of art are made and the pitfalls and the problems which occur when this process is going on
the acting here is very good the music used for the film is excellent all the way through although it is clever and artistic it is not up itself it is very accessible i would be surprised if this film did not become a cult movie appreciated by many people around the world Totally recommend it.
it is clever all the way through it is really an insight into the way works of art are made and the pitfalls and the problems which occur when this process is going on
the acting here is very good the music used for the film is excellent all the way through although it is clever and artistic it is not up itself it is very accessible i would be surprised if this film did not become a cult movie appreciated by many people around the world Totally recommend it.
Did you know
- TriviaThe four actors playing the four musicians are all actual musicians, although not at a professional level (except Daniel Garlitsky, who plays Peter, the blind violinist). Even Frédéric Pierrot, who plays Charlie, the composer, plays the flute and the clarinet (which he learned to play on his own).
- Quotes
Charlie Beaumont: Four good musicians have never been enough to make a good quartet; that's for sure!
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Les musiciens
- Filming locations
- Diamond SP Studio, Auvers-Saint-Georges, France(exterior scenes)
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $2,490,113
- Runtime
- 1h 42m(102 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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