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In this romantic tale Paderewski, the famed pianist, and two other plane crash survivors are guests of a Swedish baroness. Interwoven throughout this gentle and charming story are exquisite piano solos performed superbly by the elderly pianist, Paderewski.
The oldest Polish film from 1910. Recording of the ceremonial unveiling of the Jagiello monument at Matejko Square in Krakow during the 500th anniversary of the victory at Grunwald. The event was of great importance to Poles, then living under partition. The unveiling of the monument was an expression of their independence and dreams of a free Poland.
Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well as Dave Brubeck and Marcia Ball.
A sculptor lends money to a bankrupt man, who agrees to allow his daughter pose for the sculptor's next work. The film caused a scandal in Argentina for the depiction of then 17-year-old Olga Zubarry's naked back. Adaptated from the novel "Fräulein Else" by Arthur Schnitzler.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski returns to Poland. A journalist who is supposed to describe his arrival is called to the editorial office.
