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Köln 75’ Explores the Untold Story Behind Keith Jarrett’s Iconic Jazz Concert

The film focuses on Vera Brandes, the 18-year-old organizer who overcame immense challenges to make the legendary 'Köln Concert' possible.

  • The film ‘Köln 75,’ directed by Ido Fluk, recounts the challenges faced by Vera Brandes, a teenage concert organizer, in arranging Keith Jarrett’s historic 1975 performance in Cologne.
  • Keith Jarrett, now 79, declined to participate in the film and did not grant permission to use his music, leading the filmmakers to craft a soundtrack featuring other artists like Nina Simone and Can.
  • The movie highlights the logistical and personal struggles leading up to the concert, including a last-minute issue with a subpar piano that Jarrett initially refused to play on.
  • Mala Emde portrays Vera Brandes as a determined and passionate young woman, with the film doubling as a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of 1970s Germany.
  • The film has been praised for its inventive storytelling, blending humor, drama, and a celebration of music, though some viewers may miss hearing Jarrett’s original compositions.
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