Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri
Synopsis
THE SOUND OF THE CARCERI explores the deep relationship between music and architecture through a high-tech 'virtual confrontation' between Bach and his contemporary, the architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Using a striking visual style, director Francois Girard ('The Red Violin' and 'Thirty-Two Short Films about Glenn Gould') places Yo-Yo Ma within a series of computer-generated, three-dimensional recreations of Piranesi's well-known prison etchings. Through Yo-Yo Ma's and music producer Steven Epstein's struggle to recreate and interact with the imaginary space that Ma performs in, the film examines the complexity of illusion, of representation and reality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick McKinney
- Original Score
- Yo-Yo Ma
- Original Title
- Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Rhombus Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Girard
Nick McKinney
Yo-Yo Ma
Niv Fichman
Department Leadership Roster
François Girard
Director
Nick McKinney
Writer
Niv Fichman
Producer
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What is Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri about?
THE SOUND OF THE CARCERI explores the deep relationship between music and architecture through a high-tech 'virtual confrontation' between Bach and his contemporary, the architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Using a striking visual style, director Francois Girard ('The Red Violin' and 'Thirty-Two Short Films about Glenn Gould') places Yo-Yo Ma within a series of computer-generated, three-dimensional recreations of Piranesi's well-known prison etchings. Through Yo-Yo Ma's and music producer Steven Epstein's struggle to recreate and interact with the imaginary space that Ma performs in, the film examines the complexity of illusion, of representation and reality.
Who directed Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri?
Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri was directed by François Girard.
Who stars in Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri?
The principal cast of Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri includes Yo-Yo Ma.
When was Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri released and how long is it?
Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of the Carceri was composed by Yo-Yo Ma.