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Komeda: A Soundtrack for a Life

2010 · 52 min Music Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Krzysztof Komeda was a jazz pianist and film composer. With compositions like the lullaby for Rosemary's Baby (1968) by Roman Polanski, Komeda succeeded in writing his own chapter in the history of soundtracks. This documentary follows the life story of the composer by the means of his melodic sounds. It is a reflection on his soundtracks, which changed the common film scores forever. It is a contemporary document about the attitude to life in a time of social, political and cultural change after war, about work and exodus of Polish artists in the 50s and 60s. A story about how film music is created and how it affects people. Directors who worked with Komeda and who are also friends talk about him: Roman Polanski, Jerzy Skolimowski, Henning Carlsen and Andrzej Wajda. His wife, Zofia Komeda, and his sister, Irena Orlowska, recollect him.

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Year 2010
Country Germany, Poland
Genre Music, Documentary
Director Claudia Buthenhoff-Duffy
Runtime 52 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes)

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The documentary constructs its narrative by relying on archival footage and personal testimonies, exploring the direct link between the composer's life and his musical vocabulary. It builds a portrait through interviews with defining filmmakers of the era, showing how collaboration forged a new cinematic sound.

What lingers after the final frame is the realization of how Komeda's intimate struggles translated into timeless, haunting melodies. The film is a testament to the power of artistic symbiosis. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Claudia Buthenhoff-Duffy

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