A Song for Martin


1h 57m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Famous composer Martin meets concertmaster Barbara at one of his performances, and the two fall in love. After divorcing their spouses, Martin and Barbara marry and begin a happy life together. Five years later, as the couple are working on a new opera, Martin is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Film Details

Also Known As
Song for Martin, Songs for Martin
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
FIRST LOOK/FIRST LOOK PICTURES

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

Synopsis

Famous composer Martin meets concertmaster Barbara at one of his performances, and the two fall in love. After divorcing their spouses, Martin and Barbara marry and begin a happy life together. Five years later, as the couple are working on a new opera, Martin is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As Martin's condition worsens and his personality changes, the couple strain to hold on to the love that once brought them together.

Film Details

Also Known As
Song for Martin, Songs for Martin
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
FIRST LOOK/FIRST LOOK PICTURES

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of two awards including, Best Actor (Sven Wollter) and Best Actress (Viveka Seldahl) at the 2001 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter December 21, 2001

Released in United States June 28, 2002

Released in United States on Video August 12, 2003

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States July 2001

Released in United States November 2001

Shown at Goteborg/Gothenburg Film Festival in Sweden January 26 - February 4, 2001.

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (in competition) July 5-14, 2001.

Released in United States Winter December 21, 2001 (NY)

Released in United States June 28, 2002 (Lincoln Plaza; New York City)

Released in United States on Video August 12, 2003

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Goteborg/Gothenburg Film Festival in Sweden January 26 - February 4, 2001.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Telluride Film Festival August 31 - September 3, 2001.)

Released in United States July 2001 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (in competition) July 5-14, 2001.)

Released in United States November 2001 (Shown at AFI Fest 2001: The American Film Institute Los Angeles International Film Festival (European Showcase) November 1-11, 2001.)