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They Came to Play (2008)
Directed by Alex Rotaru
Documentary · 1h 31m
Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds.
Crew
- Director
- Alex Rotaru
- Producer
- Lori Miller
Details
- Release date
- 2008-10-25
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN