Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

Lorber Films | Release Date: September 10, 2010

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

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LynMay 30, 2011

For those who've been a little bit in love with the enigmatic Canadian ever since the movie "Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould," this is a nice addition. He speaks, he sings, he jokes, he poses, all the action taking place before theFor those who've been a little bit in love with the enigmatic Canadian ever since the movie "Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould," this is a nice addition. He speaks, he sings, he jokes, he poses, all the action taking place before the backdrop of his amazing musical performances. Most revealing are the interviews (including the "extras") with Cornelia Foss, the artist with whom he shared a passionate relationship for about five years. But the film skims over questions one has about his music -- WHY did he do the Goldberg variations so differently . . . and twice? Was he, or Leonard Bernstein, "right" in their musical dust-up? While appreciating the documentary approach, I sort of missed the whimsical tone of the earlier film. Somehow it expressed the heart of the man in such a lovely way, albeit with fewer facts & figures.… Expand

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