The movie “The Legend of 1900”, also known as “The (aka ‘La leggenda del pianista sulloceano’”, “海上钢琴师” in Mandarin Chinese), is a 1998 Italian musical drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Mélanie Thierry. It is based on a monologue, Novecento, by Alessandro Baricco. The movie tells the story of an extraordinary pianist named Danny Boodmann T.D. Lemon Nineteen Hundred (1900), who was born and raised aboard an ocean liner. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the English script used in the movie.
2. Scene 1
The movie begins with a man named Max, who is a trumpeter, telling the story of Danny Boodmann T.D. Lemon Nineteen Hundred (1900) to a music shop owner. Max tells the shop owner that Danny was born aboard the ship and that he never left it, except for once, when he went ashore in New York City to play in a jazz band. Max goes on to say that Danny was the best pianist he had ever heard.
3. Scene 2
In this scene, Danny is introduced. A group of stowaways has snuck aboard the ship and are causing trouble. Danny finds them and offers them a deal. He says that if they will listen to him play music for a few minutes, he will let them stay aboard the ship. The stowaways are reluctant at first, but Danny plays a beautiful piece of music and they are all captivated. Afterward, they all leave without causing any more trouble.
4. Scene 3
Danny is now a young man and has become the ship’s pianist. A wealthy man named “The Dealer” comes aboard the ship and challenges Danny to a game of cards. The Dealer is impressed with Danny’s skills and asks him why he turned down a chance to play in New York City. Danny tells The Dealer that he doesn’t want to leave the ship because he is afraid he will forget what it feels like to be at sea.
5. Scene 4
Danny is playing music on the ship when a beautiful young woman named Maxine walks in. He is immediately smitten with her and they strike up a conversation. Maxine tells Danny that she is a singer and that she will be performing in a concert in New York City. Danny expresses his desire to hear her sing, but Maxine tells him that the concert is invitation-only.
6. Scene 5
In this scene, Danny and Maxine are sitting in the ship’s ballroom. Danny tells Maxine that he has written a piece of music for her and he would like to play it for her. Maxine is surprised but pleased. Danny begins to play and Maxine sings along. The other people in the ballroom are impressed with their performance.
7. Scene 6
The ship is now docked in New York City and Maxine is preparing for her concert. Danny begs Maxine for an invitation, but Maxine tells him that she can’t get him one. She gives him a kiss on the cheek and walks away. Danny is heartbroken.
8. Scene 7
Danny is now playing music in the ship’s ballroom when The Dealer walks up to him. The Dealer tells Danny that he has a chance to play in a jazz band in New York City. The Dealer says that he will help Danny get the gig and that he will be paid a lot of money. Danny is hesitant at first, but The Dealer tells him that he can’t stay on the ship forever.
9. Scene 8
Danny is now in New York City, playing in a jazz band. Maxine comes to see him play and is impressed with his skills. After the concert, Maxine and Danny talk. Maxine tells Danny that she is going to Paris to pursue her singing career, but Danny tells her that he can’t leave the jazz band.
10. Scene 9
Danny is now playing in a different jazz band. He is unhappy with the band and wants to quit. He writes a letter to Maxine, telling her of his unhappiness. Danny’s fellow band members overhear him talking about the letter and they tease him, telling him that Maxine will never want anything to do with him again.
11. Scene 10
Maxine is now living in Paris and is performing in a famous nightclub. Danny comes to see her and they talk. Maxine tells Danny that she has received his letter and that she is sorry he is unhappy. Danny tells Maxine that he wants to quit the jazz band and come to Paris to be with her. Maxine tells Danny that she can’t leave Paris because she has a contract to fulfill.
12. Scene 11
Danny is now back on the ship and has returned to being the ship’s pianist. He is playing music in the ballroom when Maxine walks in. Danny is surprised to see her and they hug. Maxine tells Danny that she has ended her contract in Paris and that she is going to stay on the ship with him.
13. Scene 12
The movie ends with Max telling the music shop owner that Danny had played music for him one last time before disappearing. Max says that no one has ever heard from Danny again and that he was probably drowned in the ocean.
Conclusion:
The opening scene of “The Piano Player on the Ocean” begins with a close-up shot of a young boy sitting on the shore of the ocean, staring out into the vast expanse of water in front of him. The scene then transitions to an adult man sitting in front of his piano in a large concert hall, surrounded by a crowd of people eagerly waiting to hear him play. As he begins to play, the scene cuts back to the young boy on the beach, with the sounds of the piano echoing across the water.
2. Life at Sea:
As the film progresses, the focus shifts to the life of the piano player, Tom, as he spends his days traveling on a cruise ship, playing music for the guests on board. During one of his performances, he catches the eye of a beautiful woman named Monica, who ends up spending time with him after the show. Throughout their conversation, Tom reveals his love for the ocean and his desire to continue playing music on the sea.
3. Falling in Love:
As Tom and Monica spend more time together, their relationship blossoms and they become inseparable. During a romantic dinner on the ship, Tom reveals that he wrote a special piece of music just for her, which he then plays on the piano. The two share a dance as the music fills the air, solidifying their love for one another.
4. The Storm:
As the ship sails into the open ocean, a massive storm hits, causing chaos and destruction on board. Tom rushes to grab his piano as the ship begins to tilt, struggling to hold onto it as he makes his way through the ship. Eventually, the piano falls overboard, and Tom is left devastated, feeling as though a part of himself has been lost forever.
5. Life on the Island:
After surviving the storm, Tom washes up on a deserted island, where he is forced to fend for himself and try to survive in his new surroundings. He discovers a piano washed up on the beach and begins to play it, finding solace and comfort in the music. As the days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months, Tom becomes more and more isolated, feeling as though he may never be rescued from the island.
6. The Miracle:
Just when Tom has given up hope of ever being rescued, a passing ship spots him on the island and pulls him to safety. As they sail back to civilization, Tom is reunited with Monica, who had been searching for him since the storm. The two embrace, overjoyed to be reunited and grateful for the miracle that saved Toms life.
7. The Finale:
The film ends with Tom and Monica standing on the shore of the ocean, watching as the sun sets in the distance. Tom sits down at a nearby piano and begins to play, filling the air with the beautiful music he has come to love so much. As the camera fades to black, the sound of the piano continues, leaving the fate of Tom and Monicas future open to interpretation.
8. Other Notable Dialogue:
While the majority of the film is devoid of dialogue, there are a few notable exchanges between the characters that stand out. For example, in one scene, Tom explains to Monica how he fell in love with the ocean, saying, \"The rhythm of the waves, the sound of the wind in the rigging… these are the only noises I need to hear.\" In another scene, Tom reflects on his time on the island, stating, \"I thought I would never play again. But the music was always there, buried deep inside me, waiting to be rediscovered.\"
9. Conclusion:
