Argerich

2014 • 95 minutes

About this movie

The world-renowned pianists Martha Argerich and Stephen Kovacevich, two giants of classical music, are seen here under the scrutiny of their daughter Stéphanie, now in her thirties and a mother herself. Argerich is a warm, intimate and often funny family portrait that questions the relationship between a mother who is a quasi “goddess”, and a very private person, and her three daughters. Stéphanie also uses the film to try to reconnect with her somewhat estranged father, Stephen Kovacevich. Argerich explores with great subtlety the joys and difficulties of combining motherhood with an artistic career. A remarkable journey into the Argerich galaxy, with all its eccentricities, idiosyncrasies, problems, and, most importantly, love of music.

Ratings and reviews

Excellent, very personal and affectionate portrait of the enigmatic, prodigious pianist