Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz
Inspired by true events, a story of a blind grand piano genius. As a child Mietek loses his sight. His mother places him in the care of the nuns in Laski. At the centre for the blind the boy discovers that music may be his way of seeing the world again and of describing it. Mietek goes on to become a brilliant classical pianist. Once he discovers jazz music, though, he has only one goal left: to become the best jazz pianist in Poland. He is more and more successful, not only in Poland but around the world. He wins the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Unexpectedly, a charismatic vocalist, Zuza, walks into his life. This meeting will change it forever.
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Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 18, 2019
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
65%
Original Title
Ikar. Legenda Mietka Kosza
Production Companies
TVP, Canal+ Polska, Lightcraft, Next Film, RE STUDIO, Aeroplan, Silesia Film
Director
Maciej Pieprzyca
Revenue
$3,042
Description
Inspired by true events, a story of a blind grand piano genius. As a child Mietek loses his sight. His mother places him in the care of the nuns in Laski. At the centre for the blind the boy discovers that music may be his way of seeing the world again and of describing it. Mietek goes on to become a brilliant classical pianist. Once he discovers jazz music, though, he has only one goal left: to become the best jazz pianist in Poland. He is more and more successful, not only in Poland but around the world. He wins the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Unexpectedly, a charismatic vocalist, Zuza, walks into his life. This meeting will change it forever.