Pianists Street
In a small street in Brussels, there is an unusual concentration of pianists: on one side, Martha Argerich's house; on the other, the Tiempo-Lechner's, four generations of pianistic prodigies. At just fourteen years old, Natasha Binder is the heir to a dynasty, its latest great promise. In her mother's diaries – who was also a child prodigy – in family videos, and among the pianists in the neighboring house, Natasha seeks answers to an essential question: what does it ultimately mean to be a pianist?
Sur Award (Academia de Cine) Award for Best Documentary of the Year.
Cóndor Award (Sociedad de Críticos) Award for Best Documentary of the Year.
Winner of two awards at the Málaga Film Festival – FIDBA.
Best Documentary, Best Director, and Best Cinematography at the Tandil Festival.
Reviews
Teaching, learning, travels, debuts, memories: 'The Street of Pianists' is a documentary about a place, a family, time and the Tiempo family, about the effort to continue a tradition, and the privilege of dedicating oneself to art.
★★★★ Javier Porta Fouz: Diario La Nación
It's a sample of cinéma vérité in which, paradoxically, the shots seem as little left to improvisation as the notes the Tiempo family plays on the piano.
★★★★ Diego Brodersen: Diario Página 12
A human portrait of the family's passion for music, the piano, a sacrifice, and enjoyment passed down through generations.
★★★★ Horacio Bilbao: Diario Clarín
The film is remarkably tender and of high quality, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in artistic creation and its beauties while posing questions and suggesting answers.
★★★★ Leonardo D’Espósito: Revista Noticias.
The director achieved an unusual level of intimacy with the characters, to the point that the presence of the camera goes almost unnoticed throughout the film.
★★★★ Diego Lerer: MicropsiaCine.com
It is a delicate, sensitive, and warm film, a testament to love for music.
★★★★ Josefina Sartora: OtrosCines.com
It reflects with extreme sensitivity and love for music how a group of women can transmit their passion to others, along with their extensive knowledge and professionalism, without falling into class divism and elitism.
★★★★ Gustavo Castagna: Diario Tiempo Argentino.