Seymour: An Introduction

"Play life more beautifully"

2015 1h 24m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 21

Documentary

Synopsis

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Ethan Hawke directs this intimate documentary portrait of classical pianist, composer, author, teacher and sage Seymour Bernstein.

“Play life more beautifully”

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Cast

Seymour Bernstein
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Ethan Hawke
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ethan Hawke
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ethan Hawke, shot by Ramsey Fendall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anna Gustavi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Seymour Bernstein and Ethan Hawke carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Play life more beautifully".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2219650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ethan Hawke directs. Ramsey Fendall behind the camera. Anna Gustavi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ethan Hawke, shot by Ramsey Fendall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Anna Gustavi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Seymour Bernstein and Ethan Hawke carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Play life more beautifully".
8IMDB entry: tt2219650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.