Ennio Morricone

Overview

From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's acclaimed 1986 drama The Mission, film composer Ennio Morricone has crafted more than 500 scores over the course of his enduring career in film. Now fans can take a look back at the life and career of one of cinema's most prolific composers through interviews with both the composer himself and many of his longtime collaborators. From his Italian efforts to his work in America, this documentary covers every aspect of Morricone's career as few have, offering insight into his childhood, his longtime association with Leone, and his ultimate disenchantment with the American studio system.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1995

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english, italian

Countries

Germany, United Kingdom

Production

ZDF/Arte,BBC,ZDF/Arte, BBC

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0379276