Headfirst Editor's Pick
"When Ennio Morricone died in 2020, cinema died a little too. This restorative biopic tracks his journey from obscure underground pop impresario to his first big soundtrack break - on Ennio Morricone’s iconic spaghetti westerns. From Cinema Paradiso director Giuseppe Tornatore, with interviews from Tarantino, Oliver Stone, Hans Zimmer, Dario Argentino…."
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From Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso), Ennio: The Maestro celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone. Through interviews with directors, screenwriters, musicians, songwriters, critics and collaborators, Tornatore’s documentary retraces the life and works of the cinema’s most popular and prolific 20th century composer - who wrote over 500 scores for film & television and sold over 70 million records - from his cinema debut with Sergio Leone, to winning an Academy Award for The Hateful Eight in 2016.
The Hollywood Reporter: "delightful"
Sight & Sound: "insightful and entertaining"
The Playlist: "an epic case for his legacy"
Cineuropa: "a gargantuan tapestry"
James Mottram, Total Film★★★★ "a fascinating account of Ennio Morricone, one of cinema's most legendary figures"
Deadline: "an admirable contribution to film history"
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The Hollywood Reporter: "delightful"
Sight & Sound: "insightful and entertaining"
The Playlist: "an epic case for his legacy"
Cineuropa: "a gargantuan tapestry"
James Mottram, Total Film★★★★ "a fascinating account of Ennio Morricone, one of cinema's most legendary figures"
Deadline: "an admirable contribution to film history"
Entry requirements: