They Came to Play
Synopsis
Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds.
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They Came to Play Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-17
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Rotaru
- Original Title
- They Came to Play
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Rotaru
Lori Miller, Matt Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Rotaru
Director
Lori Miller
Producer
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What is They Came to Play about?
Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds.
Who directed They Came to Play?
They Came to Play was directed by Alex Rotaru.
Who stars in They Came to Play?
The principal cast of They Came to Play includes Not specified.
When was They Came to Play released and how long is it?
They Came to Play was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.