CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 1h 28m

To B or to B Flat - the composer Boudewijn Buckinx

Documentary

Who gets the idea to write “Nine unfinished symphonies” - one of them perhaps the shortest Symphony in music history? Or "1001 sonatas’ - each lasting about a minute but in total being one of the longest pieces ever written? Like a postmodern Erik Satie the Belgium composer Boudewijn Buckinx is using music history as a playing field. The classical music audience is irritated, the avant-gardist wrinkles his nose... "Daisies in a Meadow" - that's how Buckinx described his "1001 Sonatas” for violin and piano, They play a leading role in our film, in the supporting roles the Spanish sun and the Belgian rain. The latter, however, did not show up at the set - just as you always have to be prepared for surprises with Boudewijn Buckinx. "Why is my music so simple? - Why is my music so complex?" With a wink, Buckinx gives various answers to these recurring questions. The portrait of an immensely productive artist who is radically taking his own path.

Directed byViola Rusche, Hauke Harder

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
May 11, 2019
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Viola Rusche & Hauke Harder

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Cast & crew

1 credited
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Boudewijn Buckinx

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Directed by
Viola Rusche
Hauke Harder

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