Ennio

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Ennio

Released Feb 9, 2024

2h 47m

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A feature documentary directed by Giuseppe Tornatore about the life and work of legendary composer, Ennio Morricone, including interviews with renowned filmmakers and musicians, recordings from Morricone's acclaimed world concert tours, clips of classic films scored by Morricone and exclusive footage of scenes and places that have made up Morricone's life.

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Attenzione! The man who came out of post-war Italy to revolutionize the Western, Maestro Ennio Morricone, is masterfully captured in a documentary befitting his genius.

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Michael Andor Brodeur

Washington Post

What’s most impactful about “Ennio” is the opportunity to see Morricone as a man and a music lover.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 19, 2024

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Maxwell Rabb

Chicago Reader

Diving into the history of these scores touches the heart of anyone who has been moved by his songs. In the end, it’s reassuring to learn how much heart emanated from the composer.

Mar 30, 2024

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

It’s not a short film, at roughly two and a half hours. It’s also so rich in its detail, and sheer musical variety, you’re grateful for the excess.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 28, 2024

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A documentary full of musical clips that prove that Ennio Morricone was the greatest composer for film of all time!

Rated: 5/5

Jan 9, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

I didn’t mind the running time, because Morricone deserves it, and it’s fantastic to hear the music itself.

Jan 3, 2025

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James Verniere

Boston Movie News

Film buffs should not miss director Giuseppe Tornatore's documentary tribute to one of the big screen's greatest composers. This is "Cinema Paradiso," indeed.

Rated: A-

Jul 5, 2024

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Amanda C

TERRIFIC DOC ! fascinating long career of important composer. It was a bit long, but I loved the intimate style, learning about the intensity of collaborations, and hearing so much Italian !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Pam

Loved it! Made me want to go right home and watch "The Legend of 1900" and "The Mission" again. My husband's first choice would be "Cinema Paradiso". And I loved "The Untouchables". What a giant he was!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Stephen C

Real footage in 2 hours and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Jonathan K

5 stars for Ennio himself, 3 stars for the documentary = 4-star review. Truly an incredible talent. The sounds he hears and transcribes -- no piano, just straight from his head -- make it undeniable he’s a special musician. Bold, clear vision. A remarkable artist. The doc unfortunately is quite a chore to make it through, though. I get that his work deserves space, but 2.5 hours of examples of his greatness is a bit much.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Aleksander S

Moving and candid documentary about Ennio Morricone. Beautifully told ode to his music scores.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Tom F

A good look at the subject through interviews and clips of his work.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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A feature documentary directed by Giuseppe Tornatore about the life and work of legendary composer, Ennio Morricone, including interviews with renowned filmmakers and musicians, recordings from Morricone's acclaimed world concert tours, clips of classic films scored by Morricone and exclusive footage of scenes and places that have made up Morricone's life.

Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Producer: Gianni Russo, Gabriele Costa, Peter De Maegd, San Fu Maltha, Kar-Wai Wong
Screenwriter: Giuseppe Tornatore
Distributor: Music Box Films
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 9, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2024
Runtime: 2h 47m

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