The Pianist
El pianista
Synopsis
This music-themed drama is set in Barcelona of the mid-'80s. When famed composer Lluis Doria visits a transvestite club, he learns his lifelong friend Albert Rossell is the house pianist. A flashback takes the tale four decades into the past, where the younger Rossell rejoins Teresa after having spent years in prison for helping anti-Franco anarchists. The story continues into Paris of the '30s, the period when Doria and Rossell first met, sharing a mutual interest in music and Teresa, before civil war sent them in different directions.
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Jordi Mollà
Doria 20 años
Pere Ponce
Rossell 20 / 30 años
Paulina Gálvez
Teresa 20 / 30 años
Mercè Arànega
Luisa
Marc Martínez
Young
Francesc Orella
Quintana
Vicky Peña
Sra. Milhaud
Michel Robin
Floreal
Serge Reggiani
Rossell mayor
Nadala Batiste
Teresa mayor
Damià Barbany
Presentador
Dorotea Bárcena
Ramona Baquero
Concha Bardem
Sra. Carmeta
Jordi Boixaderas
Toni Fisas
Lluïsa Castell
Irene
Xan Cejudo
Ramón Baquero
Joan Dalmau
Oviedo
Xavier Deluc
Larsen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Gas
- Screenplay & Story
- André Grall, Mario Gas, Gustavo Hernández, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Pierre Javaux
- Original Score
- Carles Santos
- Original Title
- El pianista
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Massa d'Or Produccions, Tornasol Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Gas
André Grall, Mario Gas, Gustavo Hernández, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Pierre Javaux
Carles Santos
Tomàs Pladevall
Raúl Román
Gerardo Herrero, Isona Passola
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Gas
Director
André Grall
Writer
Mario Gas
Writer
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Tomàs Pladevall
Director of Photography
Gustavo Hernández
Writer
Raúl Román
Editor
Pierre Javaux
Writer
María Araujo
Costume Design
Isona Passola
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pianist
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What is The Pianist about?
This music-themed drama is set in Barcelona of the mid-'80s. When famed composer Lluis Doria visits a transvestite club, he learns his lifelong friend Albert Rossell is the house pianist. A flashback takes the tale four decades into the past, where the younger Rossell rejoins Teresa after having spent years in prison for helping anti-Franco anarchists. The story continues into Paris of the '30s, the period when Doria and Rossell first met, sharing a mutual interest in music and Teresa, before civil war sent them in different directions.
Who directed The Pianist?
The Pianist was directed by Mario Gas.
Who stars in The Pianist?
The principal cast of The Pianist includes Jordi Mollà, Pere Ponce, Paulina Gálvez, Mercè Arànega, Marc Martínez.
When was The Pianist released and how long is it?
The Pianist was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pianist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pianist was composed by Carles Santos.
Is The Pianist based on a book or true story?
The Pianist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manuel Vázquez Montalbán".