About this Event
About the Festival:
The European Union Office in San Francisco is pleased to launch the 2nd Edition of the festival, Ode to Joy: European CineFest. We are welcoming 16 films representing 17 EU countries in collaboration with Consulates and Cultural organizations. The festival brings together European cinema, culture, creativity, and dialogue in a shared festival experience for Bay Area audiences.
About the Film:
Daniel Blumenthal’s Biopic: ‘An American Pianist in Brussels' retraces the life of a talented musician, who’s also truly humble. The film was made under Covid because none of us, Irdecof's Team, wanted to wait and do nothing during the Beethoven Year. So, we decided to shoot Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata N° 30 Opus 109 and, further on, to make this very special Biopic by a friend for a friend. In ‘An American Pianist In Brussels’, Daniel Blumenthal also reveals his very own teaching method, in other words, an exchange of musical views enriching both the master and his students. Imagine, if all the teachers in the world taught like him, I’m sure the world would be a better place for all.
Event venue & nearby stays
Delancey Street Screening Room, 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States
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