Synopsis

At a very young age in Africa, Luca witnesses his mother’s death by a car accident. This horrific memory haunts him all his life, interfering with any hopes of happiness. After the accident, Luca returns to Italy where he enters a music school in Florence. There he shows extraordinary talent as a pianist. Biographical film of the passionate but tragic life of Italy’s jazz piano genius, Luca Flores, *Piano, Solo* presents the world-renowned musician who played with legendary musicians such as Chet Baker and Dave Holland to the beautiful tunes of Jazz. The film not only highlights the musician’s contributions as an artist but also his human side in its love, agony, and madness. A child actor turned professional actor and occasional filmmaker, Italy’s handsome star, Kim Rossi Stuart presents a delicate performance as the genius jazz pianist whose personal pains force him to shut himself off from the world. The jazz music played throughout the film and the sensitive soundtrack composed by Lele Marchitelli enrich the film as they are combined with the film’s superb images. (Chung Woochung)

Director

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  • Riccardo Milani
  • Born in 1958 in Rome, Italy, he is both a director and screenwriter. He worked as an assistant director for directors such as Nanni Moretti, Mario Monicelli, and Daniela Luchetti, and made his feature film debut in 1997. He later directed *The War of Antonio* in 1999. He also directed TV series and numerous commercials. After returning to the film industry in 2003, he directed *The Place of the Soul*.