Sweet and Lowdown

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Why we chose it

In one of the best yet most underrated moments of his late period, Woody Allen takes inspiration from the life and work of legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt for a bittersweet and moving mockumentary that led to the star duo's Oscar nominations.

Synopsis

Emmett Ray, one of the finest jazz musicians in 1930s America, is in his personal life an alcoholic, a gambler, irresponsible and self-absorbed. But all of that until the moment he meets the deaf-mute and good-natured Hattie, who adores him and his music.

Information

Director
Woody Allen
Cast
Production year
1999
Decade
1990s
Duration
1h 35m
Festivals & Awards
Language
English
Country
United States
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
12+

Oscars

Nomination for Best Actor (Sean Penn)

2000

2000

Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Samantha Morton)

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