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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Köln 75's lively performances, playful use of clichés, and jazz-like chaos make it an unexpectedly compelling and irresistible watch.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's a very fun and clever film.

Oct 31, 2025

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

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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Rachel West

That Shelf

Like jazz itself, Köln 75 thrives on improvisation, bold choices, and fearless energy, reminding us that sometimes the most memorable performances happen offstage.

Nov 25, 2025

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

Fluk infuses an energy that makes veracity an afterthought to entertainment. Köln 75 is instead about vibes, jazz, and the woman who made The Köln Concert iconic despite the guy who happened to be playing the music on-stage.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 21, 2025

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Ethan J. Rosenberg

In Review Online

Rubs the edges off of other hipster-adjacent pieces of media... in its amiable and largely successful attempt to dramatize the recording of Jarrett’s legendary live album for us. But hey, snobs need crowd-pleasers, too.

Nov 5, 2025

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Radek V

⭐️ Rating: 10/10 📍 Cinema, VIFF 2025 | As a closing film for the Vancouver Film Festival, Köln 75 couldn’t have been a better choice. The movie vibrates with determination and rhythm that mirrors jazz improvisation itself. Mala Emde as Vera Brandes explodes with energy — she runs, negotiates, risks everything, and makes you believe every emotion along the way. The film works both as a tribute to those who dare to go against the system and as a vibrant, visually intoxicating story full of hope and pulse. From what seemed like a quiet festival closer emerged one of the liveliest, most inspiring, and most uplifting films of the year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/25

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James B

I was taken by total surprise. Was not sure what I was going to see and I was enchanted and loved it particurlay the performance of mala Emde! Worth seeing in the theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Harper A.

I absolutely loved this movie. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 52 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $33,700.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/25

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.2K
Runtime: 1h 52m

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