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The Loneliest Man in Town

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Blues musician Al Cook lives in an apartment filled with memories. Outside, the world carries on without him. But when his home is slated for demolition, out of the ruins of his existence, a long-forgotten dream suddenly resurfaces.

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Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 5d
The filmmakers attempt to dramatize Cook’s life while he faces the perils of old age. The problem is that there’s not a whole lot of drama in this minimalist character study. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 5d
3.5/5
Covi and Frimmel’s works are often quiet, methodical studies, all which find their own inviting, specific rhythm. Through their observational lens, a vibrant portrait of a melancholic but complex man emerges Go to Full Review Lee Marshall Screen International 5d
There is charm and tenderness here in abundance, but this is nevertheless a film for patient audiences, one that drags a little in its second half before summoning a lyrical ending. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub Feb 26
If, like me, you can’t get enough of proudly stubborn oldies holding the line against property developers from hell, a la Aquarius, then this delightful, Vienna-set character study will be the stuff of dreams for you too. Go to Full Review Laura N. Vitali EscribiendoCine Feb 24
8/10
This isn't a sugarcoated vision that tries to downplay an issue. But the directors are genuinely interested in Al/Alois's life and how he copes with adversity. The path will be unconventional... But it's his own. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Feb 24
4/5
The result is a small, tender, honest, proudly vintage film, at times even funny (without ever descending into pathos or mocking the protagonist), and in its own way—even in its restraint and austerity—deeply moving. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Tizza Covi

Director

Rainer Frimmel

Director

Alois Koch

Actor

Brigitte Meduna

Actor

Alfred Blechinger

Actor

Flurina Schneider

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Movie Info

Synopsis Blues musician Al Cook lives in an apartment filled with memories. Outside, the world carries on without him. But when his home is slated for demolition, out of the ruins of his existence, a long-forgotten dream suddenly resurfaces.
Director
Tizza Covi, Rainer Frimmel
Producer
Tizza Covi, Rainer Frimmel
Screenwriter
Tizza Covi
Production Co
Vento Film
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 26m