# The Legend of 1900 (1998)

> An abandoned child becomes a peerless pianist aboard an ocean liner, finding an entire universe in music while remaining estranged from the world on land.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5465

## Facts

- Runtime: 170 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cast: Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mélanie Thierry, Bill Nunn, Gabriele Lavia, Clarence Williams III, Peter Vaughan, Niall O'Brien
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120731/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, romantic, reflective evening, music film marathon

## Synopsis

A musical genius finds his voice aboard a ship, but can he ever leave the ocean behind?

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