Köln 75

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Köln 75

In Theaters Fri Oct 17

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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

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Mala Emde

Vera Brandes

John Magaro

Keith Jarrett

Michael Chernus

Michael Watts

Alexander Scheer

Manfred Eicher

Ulrich Tukur

Dr. Brandes

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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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

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Köln 75 is a minor lark, but it has an infectious spirit.

Feb 20, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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