Glenn Gould: Extasis(1993)

Glenn Gould: Extasis is a documentary portrait of the legendary Canadian pianist, built from archival footage and personal recollections. The film weaves together interviews and opinions about Gould's life and artistry with clips of him speaking and performing at the keyboard. It captures the brilliance and eccentricity of one of the twentieth century's most influential classical musicians, exploring both his revolutionary interpretations of Bach and his unconventional approach to music-making. Through archive material, the documentary reveals Gould's distinctive personality and his profound impact on how piano music is understood and performed.