Synopsis

Shot over 8 years, *I Am Not A Rock Star* is a documentary shot in cinema verite style that follows the dramatic coming-of-age story of Canadian concert pianist Marika Bournaki. Uber-gifted Marika has been playing the piano like God since a very tender age, guided through the academic voyage by the firm hand of her father and teacher. This film sets about documenting a coming-of-age process from 12 to 20 that soon unravels unexpected circumstances, and the crude process of rupture in both family and professional spheres that explodes in a hurricane of teenage rage and angst about personal freedom. The film gives viewers a rare look inside the world of classical music.

Director

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  • Bobby Jo Hart
  • Bobby Jo Hart, who majored in international relations, works in various fields, including as a director, producer, photographer, writer, and researcher. She has created works covering diverse subjects, such as female tennis players, nurses in Pakistan, and mothers suffering from depression.