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Nelson Freire (2003): Cast

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Nelson Freire is a 2003 music documentary directed by João Moreira Salles, starring Nelson Freire and Martha Argerich. It runs 2 hours.

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Nelson Freire (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nelson Freire About?

The premise of Nelson Freire without spoilers.

João Moreira Salles’ documentary follows Brazilian virtuoso Nelson Freire, hailed as one of today’s five greatest pianists. Respecting his discreet, shy nature, the filmmaker spent nearly two years traveling with him worldwide. The film comprises 31 thematic sections that examine the many facets of the pianist’s remarkable life and artistry.

Nelson Freire Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • pianist
  • wunderkind
  • solitude
  • recital
  • piano
  • piano solo
  • piano duet
  • musician
  • music conductor
  • concert footage
  • reference to frederic chopin
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Cast & crew

Nelson Freire Cast

Nelson Freire leads the cast, with Martha Argerich. Directed by João Moreira Salles.

From the director

More from João Moreira Salles

More films directed by João Moreira Salles, best-rated first: In the Intense Now, Santiago and News From a Personal War.

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Nelson Freire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nelson Freire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nelson Freire?

Nelson Freire runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Nelson Freire released?

Nelson Freire was released on May 2, 2003.

Who directed Nelson Freire?

Nelson Freire was directed by João Moreira Salles.

More films by João Moreira Salles

Who is in the cast of Nelson Freire?

Nelson Freire stars Nelson Freire and Martha Argerich.

Does Nelson Freire have a post-credit scene?

No. Nelson Freire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Nelson Freire in?

The original language of Nelson Freire is Portuguese.

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