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Ennio
2022 156 min Belgium, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands 12+
★8.3
Documentary, Music, History
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
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Description
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
US Gross:
$80,431
Worldwide:
$4.33M
Starring
Ennio Morricone
Actor
Silvano Agosti
Actor
Alessandro Alessandroni
Actor
Awards
10 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
Ennio is a comprehensive and respectful tribute to the legendary composer, successfully chronicling his evolution from avant-garde experimenter to cinematic icon. While some critics feel the film is overly selective or disjointed in its presentation, it remains an essential watch for fans of film history and music.
| Originality | The film effectively highlights Morricone’s innovative approach to composition, including his use of unconventional sounds like typewriters. | |
| Theme | The inclusion of diverse, non-adulatory perspectives from high-profile collaborators provides a grounded and authentic historical portrait. | |
| Accessibility | The documentary serves as a valuable and accessible introduction to Morricone's life and career for those previously unfamiliar with his work. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure and selection of material divide opinion: some appreciate the fast-paced, exhaustive chronology, while others find the rapid interview cuts exhausting and the omission of key collaborators like Bruno Nicolai frustrating. |