Composer

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Ennio Morricone

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1995

"Sostiene Pereira" is a 1995 Italian drama film directed by Roberto Faenza, based on the novel of the same name by Antonio Tabucchi. The film premiered on September 8, 1995, at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion for Best Director. The film's soundtrack was composed by the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone. The score features a mix of orchestral and electronic elements, with Morricone's signature use of haunting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. The soundtrack is divided into 14 movements, each corresponding to a different scene or mood in the film. The opening track, "Sostiene Pereira," sets the tone with its melancholic piano melody and sweeping strings. Other notable tracks include "La Voce," which features a haunting vocal solo, and "La Notte," which uses electronic percussion and dissonant strings to create a sense of unease. Overall, the soundtrack to "Sostiene Pereira" is a masterful work of art that perfectly captures the film's themes of love, loss, and political turmoil. Morricone's use of contrasting musical elements creates a sense of tension and drama that perfectly complements the film's narrative.

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