I actually got this film by mistake. I thought I was ordering a movie with the same title--goodness knows why-- of this Years' Academy Awards' Best Film. When this one arrived I thought to return it, but decided to view it first. I am glad I did, because my wife and I both loved it, and we are likely to view it repeatedly. I am not sure how a viewer who doesn't care for classical music music will react to it, but it seems to me that its purely human contents will surely win them over.
The male lead is a Shakespearian actor, I am told, and his performance here is impressive. The female lead is no slouch either, and she is lovely besides.
The story centers on loss of self confidence in a brilliant pianist of advancing age; and a woman, unsuccessful in her attempt to establish her own career in music, has turned to journalism and tries to help the musician regain his best self.
The story includes a nice subplot involving kind helpfulness to an eleven year old boy who aspires to success at the piano, and another minor subplot involving chess. In addition to the appeal of the two leads, not to mention the important role of the musician's agent, there is some spectacular Swiss landscape scenes. No-one could fail to be taken with these!
There are three kinds of endings to films: happy ones, sad or tragic ones, and open endings. In the interest of avoiding spoilers--which my wife can't stand--I am trying to avoid hinting which of these is the outcome of the human story. Just wait and see!
Don't miss it!
I am still waiting for the newer film with the same tile to be available. I loved that too!