http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1110218/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Better info:
http://blog.nfb.ca/blog/2013/07/11/4-fi ... 1DGEL.dpuf
Synopsis:
Streaming vid:Carolyne Weldon wrote:This half-hour long documentary by Oscar®-winner Beverly Shaffer tells the wonderfully moving story of a dying piano teacher, Daniel Mergler, and his last pupil, a 9-year-old called Xin Ben Yu. The film opens as Mergler, bedbound in the hospital, reminisces on his chance meeting with Xin Ben and her father, one day in the park. The aging teacher knew he was sick with cancer and had vowed not to take on any more piano students. But as life would have it, the girl is beyond gifted, and he cannot refuse, although his health is already in steady decline. The rich and joyful relationship that is born between teacher and pupil is what the film explores, and although there is great sadness in this narrative (if Mergler tearing up on his deathbed doesn’t move you, I am not sure what will), the film is first and foremost a celebration of life and music, and of the surprising, sometimes unforeseen human relationships that enable the passing down of musical knowledge and the blossoming of true talent. A beautiful little film.
http://www.nfb.ca/film/mr_merglers_gift/
YouTube version in 3 parts:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ATAlGdJxU
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNyuUfqfEb0
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrsT8U3Ysk
I've gotten a few films from this site.. This looks like a sweet documentary.
I had a couple of pix to post but 'Postimage.org' is being a beeatch tonight and my browser is about to crash. Will try and post later.
kev.
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