Synopsis

Pianomania takes the viewer along on a humorous journey into the secret world of sounds, and accompanies Stefan Knüpfer, the chief technician for Steinway & Sons, at his unusual job with world famous pianists like Lang Lang, Alfred Brendel, Rudolf Buchbinder and among others. To find the right instrument with the necessary qualities, compatible with the vision of the virtuoso, to tune it to perfection and to finally get it on the stage, needs nerves of steel, boundless passion, and the extraordinary competence in translating words into sounds. This unusual film by Lilian Franck and Robert Cibis tells – with love and humor – of moments of absolute love of attention to detail and perfection.

Director

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  • Robert Cibis
  • He studied film in Paris and Rome, and completed his master's degree at Paris 3 University in 1997. He has directed documentaries such as "A Little More Chance" (2003), "Is Europe Falling Apart?" (2004), and "Jesus Loves You" (2008) with Lilian Franck.

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  • Lilian Franck
  • She studied at the Film Academy of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and the Grande École Le Fresnoy in Paris. For ten years, she has created numerous documentaries with Robert Cibis and showcased them on the international stage.