Unfolding like a storybook tale, this documentary traces two years in the life of 15-year-old Tunisian violin prodigy Anas Romdhani, who originally had no money with which to take lessons. Covering his discovery and mentoring by renowned violinists, he enrolls at a prestigious London music academy, becomes an international sensation and tours the world.
Unfolding like a storybook tale, this documentary traces two years in the life of 15-year-old Tunisian violin prodigy Anas Romdhani. His father pushes him, while constantly working to find opportunities for Annas to develop. "I don't want him to waste his time like me," says his dad, who plays trombone in a local orchestra but whose own father belittled his earlier musical ambitions. Mentored by renowned violinists, Anas eventually enrolls at a prestigious London music academy, becomes an international sensation and tours the world. Hichem Ben Ammar, a Tunisian film director known for his previous documentary "Captain of the Seas!," filmed his new feature in several major cities, including Paris, London and Brussels, tracking the young virtuoso's auditions and competitions in the most prestigious halls of classical music. This story about talent's inevitable rise and a father's dreams for his son is a touching true-life adventure that must be seen and, of course, heard.