The False Note
De valse noot
Synopsis
A day in the life of an organ grinder, down on his luck, who wanders the streets of Paris, dreaming of what might be. He can't help but crank out the occasional false note, just often enough to enrage his listeners and discourage any donations. He dreams of playing a large pipe organ. The juke box drowns him out at a cocktail bar, a church organ drowns him out on a street, pinball machines drown him out at Luna Park. The city's neon lights and commercial posters overwhelm his small art. At the end of the day, he captures the tear of a calliope horse - his sole earnings for the day - which may prove magical.
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- Director
- Raoul Servais
- Screenplay & Story
- Raoul Servais
- Original Title
- De valse noot
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Absolon Films
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Raoul Servais
Raoul Servais
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Raoul Servais
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Raoul Servais
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What is The False Note about?
A day in the life of an organ grinder, down on his luck, who wanders the streets of Paris, dreaming of what might be. He can't help but crank out the occasional false note, just often enough to enrage his listeners and discourage any donations. He dreams of playing a large pipe organ. The juke box drowns him out at a cocktail bar, a church organ drowns him out on a street, pinball machines drown him out at Luna Park. The city's neon lights and commercial posters overwhelm his small art. At the end of the day, he captures the tear of a calliope horse - his sole earnings for the day - which may prove magical.
Who directed The False Note?
The False Note was directed by Raoul Servais.
Who stars in The False Note?
The principal cast of The False Note includes Werner Edebau.
When was The False Note released and how long is it?
The False Note was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 10m.