Online World Premiere of Piano to Zanskar
We are proud to announce the online World Premiere screening of the multiple award-winning film Piano to Zanskar. It’s a powerful story about a man, a mountain and a piano. We hope you’ll join us and be entertained and inspired by this incredible tale.
Ticket and Viewing Info
Tickets are $13 in advance for one online viewing, which will support both the filmmakers and the VIMFF. If there are multiple viewers on one screen, we ask that you consider donating an extra few dollars to this show. For those experiencing hardship because of the COVID-19 crisis, we have created the discount code “COVID” for $4 off.
VIMFF’S Piano to Zanskar Show will be available at 12:00pm PDT on Friday July 24 ending at 11:59pm PDT on Monday August 3. The film will be accessible for streaming (not download) and everyone that buys a ticket will receive a link. This will enable you to login and enjoy the film at any time during this time frame. Please note you have 72 hours to watch the film from when you activate your code.
Show Info
Dates: July 24-August 3 / 2020
Launching: 12:00pm PDT on Friday, July 24
Ending: 11:59pm PDT on Monday, August 3
The film will be accessible for streaming (not download) anywhere in the world.
The Film
Piano to Zanskar
2020 VIMFF Best Mountain Culture Film
Director: Michal Sulima
Origin: UK
Duration: 86 minutes
Facing his future in retirement, 65 year old piano tuner Desmond O’Keeffe, decides to take on the most challenging and perilous delivery of his four decade career. He’ll transport a 100 year old, 80 kilogram, Broadwood and Sons upright piano, from bustling London to the remote heart of the Indian Himalayas.
Setting off from his Aladdin’s Cave-like workshop in trendy Camden Town, and enlisting the help of two young and eager apprentices, Desmond’s ambitious destination is a primary school in Lingshed, Zanskar. At 14,000 feet above sea level, it is one of the most isolated settlements in the world.
Aided by a team of local Sherpas, as well as a motley crew of yaks and ponies, Desmond and his trusty assistants are tested to their limits both physically and psychologically. As they cross sheer mountain passes of breath-taking beauty, this expedition will be the highest piano delivery in the world. It will be the ultimate gesture of music’s universal power: to inspire strength and bring joy.
This incredible film features an original music score by Werner Herzog collaborator, Ernst Reijseger (‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’).
