Memorable Shorts from 2012 – The Piano Tuner
The Piano Tuner directed by Olivier Trenier is quite older than 2012 but I was only able to see it last year. It is a lesson in getting to the point and getting out before the audience can start asking too many questions. This short film tells the story of a failed musician so desperate for sympathy that he pretends to be blind as he makes a living as a piano tuner. The film is all set up, but the premise is intriguing and the character and actor are charming. It’s easy to see the humor and desperation in what he’s doing. Then, about 8 minutes into this story something quite delightful happens … the story becomes a thriller.
This is solid work all around, just remember not to ask too many questions.
Sometimes a Good Notion 