Round Midnight
"Round Midnight" is a Franco-American film by Bertrand Tavernier, released in 1986. It is a tribute to the jazz scene of the 1950s, highlighting the atmosphere of jazz clubs and the lives of musicians at the time. The film tells the story of a talented jazz saxophonist plagued by alcoholism. He travels to Paris in the hope of reviving his career. In the City of Light, he befriended a passionate jazz fan who helped him overcome his personal demons and with whom he found new inspiration. American saxophonist Dexter Gordon convincingly portrays this touching musician adrift. The soundtrack is magnificently orchestrated by the great jazz composer and pianist Herbie Hancock. It includes great standards such as Thelonious Monk's famous "Round Midnight", which lends its name to the film. "Around Midnight" won the César for Best Original Music and the Oscar for Best Music in 1987.
