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The Young Romantic

"There are at least 20 million aspiring concert pianists in China. 25-year-old Yundi Li is a hero to most of them."

September 26, 2008 1h 28m

Originally released in 2008. The Young Romantic is a documentary film. directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Li Yundi, Seiji Ozawa, and Peter Oundjian

Synopsis

A documentary portrait of Chinese pianist Yundi Li that captures the poetic intensity of this young virtuoso as he works with the great Maestro Seiji Ozawa to prepare for his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This is interwoven with Yundi on tour in his home country, where we meet his family, gain insight into his upbringing and are exposed to the massive scale of piano culture in China.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Rhombus Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Young Romantic about?

A documentary portrait of Chinese pianist Yundi Li that captures the poetic intensity of this young virtuoso as he works with the great Maestro Seiji Ozawa to prepare for his debut with the Berlin ...

Who directed The Young Romantic?

The Young Romantic was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.

How long is The Young Romantic?

The Young Romantic has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Young Romantic released?

The Young Romantic was released on September 26, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Young Romantic?

The main cast of The Young Romantic includes Li Yundi, Seiji Ozawa, Peter Oundjian, Jay Chou.