Arvo Pärt - even if I lose everything (2015)

Arvo Pärt - even if I lose everything (2015)
Documentary

“Even if I lose everything…“
That’s what Arvo Pärt wrote in his workbook which is a kind of diary. For decades in the course of writing music he has filled the workbooks with contemplations expressing his moments of grief and joy, his discoveries, worries and experiences, things that bring to light the inner life of the artist.
In our film, Arvo Pärt studies his workbook notes with Immo Mihkelson which is a fascinating and interesting activity. There are incomprehensible notes but also very enlightening ones. The records evoke thoughts, memories, discoveries. We’ll see a person in search of his path and we’ll understand that the path is a narrow one.
The film contains also home videos showing Arvo Pärt as he is: a kind and hard-working, good-humoured and caring person, composer, husband, father, grandfather.
“Even if I lose everything” is one of his notes. What does he mean with that?
Is this “everything” something that has no value for him anymore?
Is he saying that there is something special, a treasure that one could give up “everything” for?
What kind of treasure is it?
That is what our film is telling about.

Dorian Supin, Director

Original title: „Arvo Pärt - isegi kui ma kõik kaotan“
Director and scriptwriter: Dorian Supin
Director of Photography: Dorian Supin
Sound: Mart Kesse-Otsa
Editor: Kadri Kanter
Producer: Reet Sokmann

Produced by (production company): Minor Film
In cooperation with Arvo Pärt Centre and Universal Edition AG, Vienna.

The documentary will be premiered in August 2015 at the Arvo Pärt Centre Film Evenings in Tallinn, Estonia.

[fxbigtoelilzoui]

Edit: im 15 and my muosc”carreer” is going well.
Im from Estonia, a 15year old singer bass and i have been blessed to have been conducted by him and only me aswell on a solo part, im from Tallinn Boys choir and god bless this man!

[KinBud]

I detect no falseness in him ! And im convinced i could speak to this man for years on end ! Only a genius can produce Music at this level

[rul]

In the end is this what authenticity looks like.

[bufordathens]

We are so blessed to have his music in our lives.

[CouldLiveOnYouTube]

I'm dying to see him. If I could I'd go to Estonia. He's ALIVE and to me, way beyond a regular human. His music, the very way he speaks. No ego at all he's practically not even visible, his eyes are infinity. His music is Divine. To me.

[eldruidacosmico]

Arvo Part is 85 and he's in such a good shape that he looks like some 55 year old men. He has saved sacred music for our future generations. Thank you Arvo!

[pippocalippo]

A musical genius of our time. the Palestrina of modern music

[guibox]

I could sit and listen to this man all day. He is so profound. He has tapped into the 'mind/body/soul' connection with music. It is inexplicable. There are just no words to describe how Arvo Part's music and philosophy all rolled into one makes me feel. He is a genius.

[LeMecMoustachu]

'fratres' got the be his most beautiful music and one of the most beautiful masterpiece I've heard.

[memedreams]

His music is some of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Especially Spiegel im spiegel.

[davidbullard]

He is my favorite composter of my time. I was born in the 80's. There's something so honest and profound in his music. Every piece he has done, I often wonder if it comes from sadness or the thought of his journey thru life. Even at the end of this video, you can't help but to wonder Awesome music.

[martinfrost]

I watched the whole film yesterday at the "Nordic Film Days" in Lübeck, Germany. I'm deeply impressed by this highly gifted composer. This intimate portrait is a gift for all, who loves his music. You will love the man as well.

[mblazemusic]

Just visited Tallinn & was blessed to see both newly released Pärt documentaries at the cinema (Kino Sõprus) in Estonian with English subtitles. Beautiful insights into the life, thoughts & music of the master. Brought me to tears of joy throughout. Pure genius at work, what a magnificent, humble human being manifesting a divine musical channel between earth & the heavens.

Also, Kaotatud Paradiis (Paradise Lost) & Aadama Passioon (Adams Passion) is another documentary & concert which is a look at the making of Adams Passion with Robert Wilson which was performed at the Noblessner Foundry in Tallinn back in May this year. (I also visited Tallinn in May specifically to see this performance performed live - an utterly transcendental experience.)

[cvijn]

I can't wait to see the whole documentary!! The book "Arvo Pärt: Out of Silence" finally helped me to understand his music much better .

[couldliveonyoutube]

Oh, I love this. He's just pure essence. Gentle and sensitive- Divine

[rrfirefly]

The image of Part descending the stairs into the underground (0:48) is a wonderful metaphor. I won't state the obvious.
At the end he rises into the sky (2:44+)

[medviation]

His music is going to give me a spiritual awakening alight.

[mke]

Amazing composer. His music puts one into a deep state of mind.

[jasonbernard]

God bless him. In the past few years I have gone through more trouble than the whole rest of my life; more trials, more horror, more humiliation. But I must also admit that the good things that have come into my life in the past few years have been better than the bad have been bad, and one of those good things was the discovery of the music of Arvo Part. Between him, and a few other composers, honestly changed my life. I would almost go so far as to say that music has saved my life. Honestly, I thank God for him. Thank you God.

[marymcreynolds]

One of my favorite composers. He hears what is.