Hello, I Am David – Eine Reise mit David Helfgott (2015)

Hello, I Am David – Eine Reise mit David Helfgott: Directed by Cosima Lange. With David Helfgott, Gillian Helfgott, Matthias Foremny, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. HELLO I AM DAVID! is a journey into the world of the outstanding pianist David Helfgott whose life inspired the OSCAR-winning film ‘Shine’

“aThis world be much poorer without this man.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMusic gives meaning to his life and his love and passion for music saved his life. If you share this love, this film is a must see. Especially, if you have seen the film u0026quot;Shineu0026quot;, you will be surely interested in having deeper insight into the life of this great musician.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDirector Cosima Lange follows him and his spouse on his tour in Europe, with lots of details from their private life as well as parts of his performances with incredible playing. In that way, we are able to see two sides of this man that are in deep contrast. On the stage, he is a true genius who touches your heart with playing heavenly music of Rachmaninov. But, when he is with his spouse in the hotel room or at home, he acts like a child as a consequence of his mental illness, he does many foolish things and his spouse struggles to control his strange behavior. Nevertheless, he is full of life, optimism and willingness to share it with his audience and every human been he meets. So that you will definitely feel deep empathy with his personality when you are aware of 10 years of hell he has been through in hospital.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is a masterpiece that shows all the greatness and bitterness of the human condition.”