Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler vs Pelé

Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for Pelé). Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 48m. Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler is the older of the two (2011 against 2021). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Jascha Heifetz: God's FiddlerPelé
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 7.3/10
Year20112021
Length1h 27m1h 48m
GenresDocumentaryDocumentary
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorPeter RosenBen Nicholas, David Tryhorn
Main castItzhak Perlman, Jascha HeifetzPelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva, Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Synopsis

Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler

Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. Jascha Heifetz was the first truly modern virtuoso, a man about whom Itzhak Perlman said, 'When I spoke with him, I can't believe, I'm talking to God'. Heifetz was a legendary but mysterious figure whose story embodies the dual nature of artistic genius. The paradox of how a mortal man lives with immortal gifts - gifts he must honor, but which extract a life-long price. Is the man…

Pelé

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

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