Mazurkas

2016

Drama / Romance

2
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 33 33

Plot summary

An elderly piano teacher who lost his wife 35 years ago has yet to go through the grieving process. Because he has not done this, it comes back to affect him in many ways. He finds himself on a road to self destruction that will lead him to the ultimate cost. His dark regret will bring him to the precipice.

Director

Marty Krzywonos Photo
Marty Krzywonos

Top cast

Marcia Myers Photo
Marcia Myers as Daphne's Mom
Tammy Jean Photo
Tammy Jean as Mom of Boy in Park
Marty Krzywonos Photo
Marty Krzywonos as Sidney Flanders
Denise Lynch Murter Photo
Denise Lynch Murter as Diner Customer
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538.9 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
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24 fps
12 hr 58 min
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1000.41 MB
1920*1040
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
12 hr 58 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by nitalouise 10 / 10

A beautiful independent film!

We have become so accustomed to overblown production values-including the creepy magic of CGI now-that power of independent films is too often overlooked. Mazurkas, written, produced, and acted by Marty Kryzwonos, is one of those true gems of independent work that needs to be seen! The story is touching but not melodramatic. While we not be able to relate directly to the conflicts the main character faces, we can sympathize and even empathize with his grief and the burden of guilt he carries. Watching the main character spiraling in as his sources of income begin to disappear is painful. He is not entirely without blame for his situation; he has made choices that certainly don't help. But to some extent he is a victim of contemporary life. There is so much truth to the decline in music education as kids are busy with sports and other activities that consume their days. The closing of so many churches as membership declines has led to the loss of jobs for organists and singers. As his best friend admonishes him early in the film, he needs to move on. That is his choice.The filmmaking itself is excellent. The sound is amazing. It adds so much texture to the film. The use of color contrast is very effective as well. And the music is simply wonderful. Marty assembled a great cast. The young waitress is especially good. But Marty is the standout, revealing a wide range of emotion from the depths of despair to tenderness to violent rage. We want to hug him and yell at him at the same time!I highly recommend this film, especially to anyone who has experienced painful loss that is so profound grief cannot come.
Reviewed by stevenkunes 10 / 10

This movie can best be described in one word: BRAVO!!

What a fantastic film. This is a story that creeps up on you...just when you think it's about one thing it takes on a whole new meaning. The characters are both simple and complex and full of surprises. There are so many little nuances in this film that I found myself lost in its beauty. The acting and directing and photography are superb, and the music will leave you in shock and awe. Most of all, it's a story to which we can all relate, and in a world filled with electronic keyboards, it leaves one longing for a simpler life when grand pianos ruled the world. "Mazurkas" can be best described in one word: Bravo!!!
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