Top billed cast

1. 

   Thelonious Monk

   Self (archive footage)

2. 

   Henri Renaud

   Self (archive footage)

3. 

   Nellie Monk

   Self (archive footage)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-10-19

Using the rushes from an edition of a French television programme, this rather uncomfortably follows the appearance of acclaimed jazz musician Thelonious Monk on “Profiles of Jazz”. It’s hosted by Henri Renaud, himself a pianist, and what now ensues isn’t the easiest watch. I suppose the elephant in the room is whether or not the interviewer is actually treating Monk in a racist fashion, or whether it’s a combination of the hot-lights, language barrier and a fair amount of bourbon that create an awkward scenario for both. Renaud adopts a style that reminded me a little of David Frost...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• composer
• archive footage
• found footage
• old footage
• portrait of an artist
• music documentary
• male pianist
• maestro
• biographical documentary