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The Musicians

Original title: Les musiciens
  • 2025
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
307
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Valérie Donzelli and Frédéric Pierrot in The Musicians (2025)
FrenchComedyDramaMusic

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.

  • Director
    • Grégory Magne
  • Writers
    • Grégory Magne
    • Haroun
  • Stars
    • Valérie Donzelli
    • Frédéric Pierrot
    • Mathieu Spinosi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    307
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Grégory Magne
    • Writers
      • Grégory Magne
      • Haroun
    • Stars
      • Valérie Donzelli
      • Frédéric Pierrot
      • Mathieu Spinosi
    • 3User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Valérie Donzelli
    Valérie Donzelli
    • Astrid Carlson
    Frédéric Pierrot
    Frédéric Pierrot
    • Charlie Beaumont
    Mathieu Spinosi
    • George Massaro
    Emma Ravier
    • Apolline Dessartre
    Daniel Garlitsky
    • Peter Nicolescu
    Marie Vialle
    • Lise Carvalho
    Nicolas Bridet
    Nicolas Bridet
    • Arthur Carlson
    François Ettori
    • François - le luthier
    Valentin Pradier
    • Louis
    Frédéric Scotlande
    • Le réalisateur
    • (as Fred Scotlande)
    Grégory Montel
    Grégory Montel
    • Le prêtre
    Lennard Ridsdale
    Lennard Ridsdale
    • Employé salle des ventes
    Bruno Hausler
    • Un dirigeant
    Valérie Even
    • Une dirigeante
    Elisa Doughty
    Elisa Doughty
    • Une dirigeante
    Sylvie Paupardin
    • Une dirigeante
    David Sander
    • Un dirigeant
    Philippe Blondelle
    • Un dirigeant
    • Director
      • Grégory Magne
    • Writers
      • Grégory Magne
      • Haroun
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    10roberto-chernitsky

    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.
    8keller-20652

    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.
    8anxiousgayhorseonketamine

    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.

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    • Trivia
      The 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!

    • Soundtracks
      Les quatre saisons
      concerto opus 8 composed by Antonio Vivaldi

      (1725)

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2025 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Les musiciens
    • Filming locations
      • Diamond SP Studio, Auvers-Saint-Georges, France(exterior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Les Films Velvet
      • Baxter FIlms
      • Canal+
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,490,113
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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