Storyline

This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.

Key Information

Director Jellie Dekker
Studio Datarecords
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Misha Mengelberg

Himself

Han Bennink

Han Bennink

Himself

Wim T. Schippers

Wim T. Schippers

Himself

Willem Breuker

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Dave Douglas

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Louis Andriessen

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Ab Baars

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Toby Delius

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Susanna von Canon

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Rik Schipper

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Tomoko Mukaiyama

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Thomas Heberer

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Frequently Asked Questions

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) was released on January 1, 2006.

The runtime of AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) is 1h 17m.

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) is a Documentary, Music movie.

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) was directed by Jellie Dekker.

The main cast of AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) includes Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennink, Wim T. Schippers.

AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) is originally in English.