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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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Ido Fluk

Director

Mala Emde

Vera Brandes

John Magaro

Keith Jarrett

Michael Chernus

Michael Watts

Alexander Scheer

Manfred Eicher

Ulrich Tukur

Dr. Brandes

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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 Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International A vivid vehicle for a dynamic, often very funny Emde who, at 28, is convincing as a wide-eyed, sharp-mouthed teenage force of nature. Mar 17, 2025 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety Köln 75 is a minor lark, but it has an infectious spirit. Feb 20, 2025 Full Review Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) Actress Mala Emde's energy electrifies the very unorthodox retelling of Keith Jarrett's legendary, yet improbable, concert. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jul 16, 2025 Full Review Ricardo Rosado Fotogramas ...the power of Mala Emde's performance is diminished by a functional staging, desperately trying to find a rhythm in a production that never dares to be more than a footnote...[Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Jul 14, 2025 Full Review Philipp Engel Cinemanía (Spain) An inspiring story of overcoming challenges, with music in the background. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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
2h 2m