They Shot the Piano Player
PG-13United States rating20231h 44mAnimation, Drama, History
A music journalist travels to Brazil to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of a talented samba-jazz pianist. The film explores the history of Bossa Nova music and the real-life events that shaped the genre.
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A music journalist travels to Brazil to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of a talented samba-jazz pianist. The film explores the history of Bossa Nova music and the real-life events that shaped the genre.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Calm
- The film uses a slow narrative style with long scenes and a focus on atmosphere and music. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe film addresses the historical context of military coups in Latin America.
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