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Gauche the Cellist

7.2/10

Rating

63 min

Runtime

1982

Release Year

Isao Takahata

Director

Cast

Hideki Sasaki, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Kazue Takahashi, Keiko Yokozawa

Quick Synopsis

Set in the early 20th century, Gauche is a hardworking but average cellist who performs with a small town orchestra and at the local cinema. As the orchestra prepares for a performance of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, Gauche faces difficulties during rehearsals and frequently receives criticism from his conductor. While practicing at his mill house over four consecutive nights, he is unexpectedly visited by various talking animals, which influences his musical journey.

Detailed Synopsis of Gauche the Cellist

Gauche is a diligent but mediocre cellist who plays for a small town orchestra and the local cinema in the early 20th century. He struggles during rehearsals and is often berated by his conductor during preparations for an upcoming performance of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony. Over the course of four nights, Gauche is visited at his mill house home by talking animals as he is practicing.

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