Ennio
March 22 - 24, 2024
Giuseppe Tornatore pays tribute to Ennio Morricone, retracing the life and works of the legendary composer: from his debut with Sergio Leone to the Oscar-winning The Hateful Eight.
Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso) crafts a portrait of the legendary composer Ennio Morricone, with incredible access to a treasure trove of footage and interviews with directors, screenwriters, musicians, songwriters, critics and collaborators including Hans Zimmer, Bernardo Bertolucci, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, and Bruce Springsteen. With a light touch, Tornatore has created an extraordinary tribute to the man and his legacy. From his iconic film scores for westerns to experimental and symphonic music, this deep dive into his career reveals the Maestro’s magical relationship with music.
- Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Country: Italy, Belgium, Japan
- Year: 2022
- Running Time: 153 min.
- Producer: Gianni Russo, Gabriele Costa, Co-Producers Peter De Maegd, San Fu Maltha, Tom Yoda, Associate Producer Gisella Marengo
- Cinematographers: Giancarlo Leggeri, Fabio Zamarion
- Editors: Massimo Quaglia
- Awards: David di Donatello Awards 2022 (Best Documentary, Editor, Sound)
- Filmography: Correspondence (2016), The Best Offer (2013), The Star Maker (1995), Cinema Paradiso (1988), The Professor (1986)
- Language: English, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese
- Has Subtitles: Yes
- US Distributor: Music Box Films
- International Sales: Wild Bunch International