Karim, a pianist dreaming of a career in Europe, lives in a war-torn Middle-Eastern town where modern ways of living have been banned by an extremist group. He is forced to sell his piano to gather money and leave. But things entangle when his piano is shot. Karim then embarks on a dangerous quest to repair his broken keys…
Broken Keys is a film about a pianist dreaming of a career in times of war. It is a film equally about the protagonist’s external and internal pursuit of freedom and peace. The cast and crew took a great risk when filming on the border between Syria and Iraq, as these areas are heavily affected by the ongoing war.
"I had a great and fruitful collaboration with the director, Jimmy Keyrouz. Firstly, Jimmy sent me his short film to watch, which was based on the same story as Broken Keys. I loved it, and decided to go ahead with the project. Jimmy came to meet me in Paris and we had a long conversation regarding all the classical piano music that was to be used in the film. I then began working on my main themes while he was shooting. He would send me a few scenes for me to watch, and so it went back and forth. We met again in Paris and spent a few days going through the music I composed, reflecting and figuring things out together. Jimmy is very musical and understands the abilities and qualities of music that lift the images and engage the audiences. To me, this is the ideal collaboration between a director and a composer. Broken Keys is a remarkable film that speaks to my heart, as it is all about the power of music while a nation is at war." Gabriel Yared
トラックリスト
1. Desert 1:33 2. Kids Playing 1:49 3. Whipping 2:09 4. Karim's Resolve 1:42 5. Are You Afraid? 2:04 6. You Have To Leave! 2:05 7. Piano Discovery 3:45 8. Piano Tuning 3:06 9. Roof Killing 1:56 10. Shop Opening 1:38 11. Goodbyes 2:32 12. Dream 3:24 13. Separation 2:22 14. Ambush 4:35
ヨーロッパでのキャリアを夢見るピアニスト、カリムは、過激派組織によって現代的な生活様式が禁止された、戦火に荒廃した中東の町に住んでいる。彼は資金を工面して町を離れるため、ピアノを売らざるを得なくなる。しかし、ピアノが銃弾に撃たれてしまい、事態は思わぬ方向へと発展する。カリムは、壊れた鍵盤を修理するため、危険な旅に出ることに……
トラックリスト『Broken Keys』は、戦時下でキャリアを夢見るピアニストを描いた映画です。これは、主人公が自由と平和を求めて外と内双方で繰り広げる闘いを等しく描いた作品でもあります。シリアとイラクの国境付近での撮影は、現在も続く戦争の影響を強く受けている地域であるため、キャストとスタッフは大きなリスクを冒しました。
「ジミー・キーロウズ監督とは、素晴らしく実り多いコラボレーションができました。まず、ジミーが『Broken Keys』と同じ物語を基にした自身の短編映画を送ってくれました。その作品にすっかり魅了され、このプロジェクトに参加することを決めました。ジミーはパリまで会いに来てくれ、映画で使用されるクラシックピアノ音楽について長い時間話し合いました。その後、彼が撮影を行っている間、私はメインテーマの制作に取り掛かりました。彼はいくつかのシーンを送って見せてくれ、そうしたやり取りを繰り返しました。その後、再びパリで再会し、数日間かけて私が作曲した楽曲を一緒に確認し、検討を重ね、方向性を固めていきました。ジミーは非常に音楽的センスに優れており、映像を引き立て、観客を惹きつける音楽の力や特質を深く理解しています。私にとって、これこそが監督と作曲家の理想的なコラボレーションの形です。『Broken Keys』は、国家が戦争下にある中で音楽が持つ力をテーマにした、私の心に深く響く素晴らしい作品です。」 - ガブリエル・ヤーレ（作曲家）
Karim, a pianist dreaming of a career in Europe, lives in a war-torn Middle-Eastern town where modern ways of living have been banned by an extremist group. He is forced to sell his piano to gather money and leave. But things entangle when his piano is shot. Karim then embarks on a dangerous quest to repair his broken keys…
Broken Keys is a film about a pianist dreaming of a career in times of war. It is a film equally about the protagonist’s external and internal pursuit of freedom and peace. The cast and crew took a great risk when filming on the border between Syria and Iraq, as these areas are heavily affected by the ongoing war.
"I had a great and fruitful collaboration with the director, Jimmy Keyrouz. Firstly, Jimmy sent me his short film to watch, which was based on the same story as Broken Keys. I loved it, and decided to go ahead with the project. Jimmy came to meet me in Paris and we had a long conversation regarding all the classical piano music that was to be used in the film. I then began working on my main themes while he was shooting. He would send me a few scenes for me to watch, and so it went back and forth. We met again in Paris and spent a few days going through the music I composed, reflecting and figuring things out together. Jimmy is very musical and understands the abilities and qualities of music that lift the images and engage the audiences. To me, this is the ideal collaboration between a director and a composer. Broken Keys is a remarkable film that speaks to my heart, as it is all about the power of music while a nation is at war."
Gabriel Yared
1. Desert 1:33
2. Kids Playing 1:49
3. Whipping 2:09
4. Karim's Resolve 1:42
5. Are You Afraid? 2:04
6. You Have To Leave! 2:05
7. Piano Discovery 3:45
8. Piano Tuning 3:06
9. Roof Killing 1:56
10. Shop Opening 1:38
11. Goodbyes 2:32
12. Dream 3:24
13. Separation 2:22
14. Ambush 4:35