Gauche the Cellist

Gauche the Cellist

Directed by Isao Takahata

Produced by Oh! Production

198263 min7.3 / 10

A gentle, whimsical fable about artistic growth and compassion, where a struggling musician finds purpose through magical encounters with animals seeking his help.

Gauche is a diligent but mediocre cellist who plays for a small town orchestra and the local cinema in the early 20th century. He struggles during rehearsals and is often berated by his conductor during preparations for an upcoming performance of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony. Over the course of four nights, Gauche is visited at his mill house home by talking animals as he is practicing.

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  • Is Gauche the Cellist easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Gauche the Cellist end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Gauche the Cellist violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Gauche the Cellist scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Gauche the Cellist sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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