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201490 minGdocumentary

Piano Player

201490 minGdocumentary

Oscar Strock, a tango music composer in 1920s Europe, played in pubs and cinema theatres across Riga, Berlin, and Paris to support himself.

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Oscar Strock, a tango music composer in 1920s Europe, played in pubs and cinema theatres across Riga, Berlin, and Paris to support himself.

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Ilona Brūvere

Ilona Brūveredirector

Ilona Brūvere

Ilona Brūverewriter

Guntis Lēmaniscast

Jakovs Rafalsonscast

Gints Grāvelis

Gints Grāveliscast

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Oscar Strock plays the piano in pubs and cinema theatres across Riga, Berlin, and Paris during the 1920s. He composes tango music that resonates with lovers, yet few know his name. Strock's life is marked by debts, long travels, and tumultuous love affairs. His music reflects these experiences, capturing the essence of his struggles and passions. Director Ilona Brūvere presents a portrait of a musician whose talent remains overshadowed by his personal challenges.

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