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Chords
North Carolina Arts festival film musically-gifted young man is court-ordered to do community service at a church food bank where he creatively pursues the aloof pastor's daughter.
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Plot Summary
In Rome, a talented musician struggling with increasing deafness finds his life intertwined with a younger woman who claims to have been a former student. As their connection deepens, he grapples with his deteriorating hearing, his past, and the possibility of a new beginning.
Critical Reception
Chords received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting the performances of its lead actors and the film's sensitive portrayal of disability and artistic struggle. However, some found the narrative pacing to be slow at times.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its poignant exploration of sound and silence.
Commended for the strong performances, particularly Claudio Santamaria's portrayal of a musician facing hearing loss.
Some reviewers noted a deliberate, sometimes languid, pace.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Chords (2014)' is not readily available in public archives, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment on that platform.
Fun Fact
The film's narrative heavily relies on the contrast between sound and silence, reflecting the protagonist's journey with progressive hearing loss.
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