Composer

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Hans Zimmer

Genre

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Film

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Film Score

Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry. The film premiered on December 15, 1989, and went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Makeup. The film is set in Atlanta, Georgia, and follows the relationship between an elderly Jewish woman named Daisy Werthan (played by Jessica Tandy) and her African American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn (played by Morgan Freeman). The film is divided into three movements, each representing a different period in the characters' lives. The first movement takes place in 1948 and introduces the audience to Daisy and Hoke. Daisy is initially resistant to having a chauffeur, but eventually warms up to Hoke and the two develop a close friendship. The second movement takes place in 1962 and explores the changing social and political landscape of the South during the Civil Rights Movement. Daisy and Hoke's relationship is tested as they navigate the racial tensions of the time. The third movement takes place in 1971 and sees Daisy and Hoke facing the challenges of aging and mortality. The soundtrack for Driving Miss Daisy was composed by Hans Zimmer, who went on to become one of the most successful film composers of all time. Zimmer's score is characterized by its use of piano and strings, which create a sense of warmth and intimacy that reflects the relationship between Daisy and Hoke. The score also incorporates elements of traditional Southern music, such as blues and gospel, which add to the film's sense of time and place. Overall, Driving Miss Daisy is a poignant and humorous exploration of race, class, and friendship in the American South. The film's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and memorable characters.

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