Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould

Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould

The sound of genius.

Directed by François Girard

Produced by Rhombus Media, Téléfilm Canada

199393 min7.0 / 10

A fragmented, intellectually rich portrait of a musical genius told through 32 vignettes that blend documentary, dramatization, and formal experimentation.

A collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist.

Questions people ask

  • Is Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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