Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait
Synopsis
This film by director Mark Kidel about one of the world's leading makers of music programs features an illuminating documentary profile on one of the world's foremost jazz keyboard players and composers, along with an electric performance by the Zawinul Syndicate at the Point in Cardiff, Wales, 2004. Shot in an unusually intimate manner, the film communicates powerfully the immediate excitement of jazz as a no-holds-barred, risk-embracing adventure: the shooting and editing highlight the exceptional collective improvisation and musical dialog which characterize Zawinul's work. From a childhood in Vienna, to a move to the United States in 1958, Zawinul found success with the band Weather Report.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Kidel
- Original Title
- Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Kidel
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Kidel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait about?
This film by director Mark Kidel about one of the world's leading makers of music programs features an illuminating documentary profile on one of the world's foremost jazz keyboard players and composers, along with an electric performance by the Zawinul Syndicate at the Point in Cardiff, Wales, 2004. Shot in an unusually intimate manner, the film communicates powerfully the immediate excitement of jazz as a no-holds-barred, risk-embracing adventure: the shooting and editing highlight the exceptional collective improvisation and musical dialog which characterize Zawinul's work. From a childhood in Vienna, to a move to the United States in 1958, Zawinul found success with the band Weather Report.
Who directed Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait?
Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait was directed by Mark Kidel.
Who stars in Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait?
The principal cast of Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait includes Joe Zawinul.
When was Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait released and how long is it?
Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait?
Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).