Köln 75

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Keith Jarrett's legendary performance in January 1975 nearly didn't happen. Based on a true story, Köln 75 follows how the concert was conceived and orchestrated by the efforts of a teenage up and coming concert promoter, Vera Brandes, (played by German actress Mala Emde). Her enthusiasm set her to multitasking -- from organizing the concert venue (the Cologne Opera House), promoting the event, and selling the tickets, to convincing Jarrett to perform when he almost dropped out when the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand piano he was promised was nowhere to be found. John Magaro plays Jarrett with his own intensity, a sublime counterpoint to Mala Emde's joyful portrayal of the enthusiastic and unstoppable Vera. Köln 75 captures the compelling, entertaining and, until now, unknown back story about Jarrett's one-hour, entirely improvised concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.

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David Ehrlich

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Even the most formulaic scenes in the film bop with the zest of history being lived first-hand, as if the script were happily oblivious to its own clichés.

Rated: B-

Oct 18, 2025

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

A movie that’s a little too eager to be liked. But it’s also tough to resist.

Oct 17, 2025

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David Rooney

The Hollywood Reporter

This is one of those hyper-active movies where people -- especially Vera -- are constantly rushing about with maximum urgency but without whipping up corresponding narrative vigor.

Mar 17, 2025

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Aaron Guttenplan

MovieJawn

Köln 75 shows the ways in which trying to market this type of music can conflict with the artists themselves, as Jarrett’s demanding genius pushes Brandes’s resolve to the breaking point. I

Oct 17, 2025

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

[Writer/director Ido] Fluk shows a real sense of passion for the music itself and the hands-on work of getting that music in front of an audience...

Rated: 3/4

Oct 17, 2025

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Sean Boelman

FandomWire

Like any good jazz composition, Köln 75 is more than the sum of its parts. It’s a little chaotic and throws a bit too much at the wall, but the pieces come together serendipitously to create a uniquely artistic experience.

Rated: 9/10

Oct 15, 2025

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Stephen C

Funny in 2 hours and 2 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Keith Jarrett's legendary performance in January 1975 nearly didn't happen. Based on a true story, Köln 75 follows how the concert was conceived and orchestrated by the efforts of a teenage up and coming concert promoter, Vera Brandes, (played by German actress Mala Emde). Her enthusiasm set her to multitasking -- from organizing the concert venue (the Cologne Opera House), promoting the event, and selling the tickets, to convincing Jarrett to perform when he almost dropped out when the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand piano he was promised was nowhere to be found. John Magaro plays Jarrett with his own intensity, a sublime counterpoint to Mala Emde's joyful portrayal of the enthusiastic and unstoppable Vera. Köln 75 captures the compelling, entertaining and, until now, unknown back story about Jarrett's one-hour, entirely improvised concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.

Director: Ido Fluk
Producer: Sol Bondy, Fred Burle
Screenwriter: Ido Fluk
Distributor: Zeitgeist Films
Production Co: One Two Films
Genre: Drama, Music, Comedy
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 52m

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