Ennio: The Maestro (Italian: Ennio) is a 2021 documentary film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, celebrating the life and legacy of the Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who died on 6 July 2020, through interviews with directors, screenwriters, musicians, songwriters, critics and collaborators who have worked with him or who have enjoyed him throughout his long career.[1][2][3]
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Directed by | Giuseppe Tornatore |
Written by | Giuseppe Tornatore |
Produced by | Gabriele Costa Gianni Russo |
Cinematography | Giancarlo Leggeri Fabio Zamarion |
Edited by | Massimo Quaglia Annalisa Schillaci |
Music by | Ennio Morricone |
Distributed by | Lucky Red |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
Countries | Italy Belgium Japan Netherlands |
Languages | Italian English |
Giuseppe Tornatore, Oscar-winning director, pays tribute to his friend and collaborator Ennio Morricone, retracing the life and works of the legendary composer, from his debut with Sergio Leone to the Oscar Award for The Hateful Eight in 2016. Interviews with renowned directors and musicians, the recordings of some of the maestro's acclaimed world tours, clips from some iconic films set to music by Morricone and exclusive footage of the scenes and places that defined his life.[4]
The film premiered on 10 September 2021 at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.[5] It was released in Italian cinemas on 27 January 2022,[6] and digital platforms on 22 April 2022.[7]
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