The Legend of 1900

The Legend of 1900

1998 · 170 min · IT · R · 8.3 (2,082 votes)
Dir. Giuseppe Tornatore · Starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mélanie Thierry, Bill Nunn, Gabriele Lavia, Clarence Williams III · Music Ennio Morricone

An epic story of a man who could do anything... except be ordinary

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The story of a virtuoso piano player who lives his entire life aboard an ocean liner. Born and raised on the ship, 1900 (Tim Roth) learned about the outside world through interactions with passengers, never setting foot on land, even for the love of his life. Years later, the ship may be destroyed, and a former band member fears that 1900 may still be aboard, willing to go down with the ship.

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A deeply melancholic and romantic epic, this film immerses you in a world of boundless oceans and a soul confined. It's a poetic journey through a life lived entirely on the waves, powered by the transcendent beauty of music and the bittersweet ache of unchosen paths. A visually rich, reflective experience.

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