A prodigy plays for his life while his father watches from the wings.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the young Chinese pianist divided music lovers: some praised his desire to popularize classical music, while others mocked his “showman” side. In 2003, Lang Lang's recital at Carnegie Hall was his baptism of fire. A star was born... This concert also gave the musician the opportunity to break free from his ambitious father, whom he invited to play on stage with him at the end of the concert.
Direction
Mirow captures the sweat and terror of live performance.
Acting
Lang Lang's face is a war between showmanship and vulnerability.
Director
Benedict Mirow
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lang Lang became the face of China's 'piano fever,' where millions of children were pushed into classical training by ambitious parents.
The father-son duet at the end was reportedly unplanned—Lang Lang invited his father on stage spontaneously, making the moment of apparent reconciliation possibly more complicated than it appears.
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