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Rokumentti Cool Down: ‘Round Midnight
18.11.2024 | Time: 16.30 | Venue: Tapio 2
Bertrand Tavernier:
‘Round Midnight
USA, France 1986
131 min • English. Finnish subtitles.
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The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Musician
There's no better way to wind down after Rokumentti than with a jazz classic. ‘Round Midnight is loosely based on real events: French musician Francis Paudras befriended jazz pianist Bud Powell in 1950s Paris and later wrote a biography about him. Director Bertrand Tavernier adapted the book into a screenplay, swapping the piano for a saxophone and renaming the musician Dale Turner. The film also incorporates elements from the life of saxophonist Lester Young.
The legendary saxophonist Dexter Gordon delivers a perfect portrayal of the lead character, whose turbulent life mirrors much of his own. Herbie Hancock won an Oscar for the film’s music and also makes an appearance, alongside other well-known jazz musicians.
Tickets 7 € (kids under 12 year 5€).