A musical documentary film about the 92-year-old American composer John Williams became the central subject, prepared by his friend Steven Spielberg. The film, titled "The Music of John Williams," tells the story of the life and work of the composer who wrote music for cult films such as "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," and "E.T." The production was presented at the opening of the American Film Institute Festival in Los Angeles and will be available on the Disney+ platform starting November 1.
The film's director, Laurent Bouzereau, mentioned that the idea to shoot a documentary about John Williams had occurred to him some time ago. He noted the modesty of the composer, emphasizing that Williams does not tend to boast about his achievements. However, behind his shoulders lie remarkable achievements: 54 Oscar nominations, over 100 films, concerts with orchestras worldwide, and numerous other works.
Spielberg and other friends convinced Williams to agree to make a film in which the composer shares stories from his life. He recounts his childhood when he was surrounded by musical impressions thanks to his father, a musician, about his path to success, and about the loss of his first wife. The film also highlights significant meetings of Williams with Spielberg and George Lucas, which influenced the development of his career.
In the documentary film, interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, musicians, and other colleagues, who share memories about working with Williams and the impact of his music on the film industry, are presented. Bouzereau believes that John Williams has changed the art of film music, and their collaborative work has left a mark on the history of cinema.
