“Not a jazz concert. A Keith Jarrett concert.” “Complete improvised freedom.” Zeitgeist Films in the US has revealed the official US trailer for an acclaimed German film titled Köln 75, telling the story of the iconic Keith Jarrett jazz concert in January 1975 in the Germany city of Cologne. The title is the original German name for the city of Cologne – in German it’s just Köln. The film premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival and earned rave reviews from many who have seen it – set to open in the US starting in October. Köln 75 is the story of Vera Brandes, who – at the age of 18 – staged the famous Köln Concert by jazz musician Keith Jarrett at the Cologne Opera House. Reviews say the film examines “how a cultural passion can sometimes overcome all obstacles and transform a person’s life entirely.” With everyone praising the lead performance: “The emotional heart of this story is Emde’s fizzing screen energy as the young Brandes.” The film features Mala Emde as Vera Brandes, John Magaro as Keith Jarrett, plus Alexander Scheer, Ulrich Tukur, Jördis Triebel, and Susanne Wolff. This looks fantastic! Fresh and spunky and jazzy – I need to watch it. // Continue Reading ›
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