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Sonaten

May 7, 2024 1h 22m

Released 2 years ago in 2024. Sonaten is a music/documentary film. directed by Michel Lorand. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Claire Bourdet

Synopsis

The Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach are considered “the Himalayas of violinists". Yehudi Menuhin first recorded the complete works mid-1930s. The film, focuses on the Sonatas. It is a true dialogue between the recording of Yehudi Menuhin and Claire Bourdet, playing them today. The different movements are played in turn until they are merged into an unexpected polyphony. This is a film about music as an image of time.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 7, 2024 1 year ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country Belgium Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonaten about?

The Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin by Johann Sebastian Bach are considered “the Himalayas of violinists". Yehudi Menuhin first recorded the complete works mid-1930s. The film, focuses on th...

Who directed Sonaten?

Sonaten was directed by Michel Lorand.

How long is Sonaten?

Sonaten has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Sonaten released?

Sonaten was released on May 7, 2024 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sonaten?

The main cast of Sonaten includes Claire Bourdet.