Fascinating documentary charting the life and works of one of the World's greatest composers, particularly, but not exclusively of film music. Atypically, much screen time is devoted to the great man himself talking to camera where he covers his choices and how he composes. He also hilariously recounts the times that numerous times directors ask him for the usual anthem stuff that he can't stand. The list of those paying tribute is impressive and the section where he is denied an Oscar win for his brilliant score for 'The Mission', losing out to American jazz legend Herbie Hancock is very telling.
One niggle, one of my favourite, highly innovative compositions for 'A Fistful of Dynamite' - which I saw Morricone conduct at the 02 arena in London - doesn't get a look in.
One niggle, one of my favourite, highly innovative compositions for 'A Fistful of Dynamite' - which I saw Morricone conduct at the 02 arena in London - doesn't get a look in.