This is a documentary on Jannes van der Wal, former world champion checkers. He was a phenomenon, because he was not the typical checkers player. He answered questions in interviews in his own way by saying one word or no words at all. And he also recorded a record. But above all Jannes was a brilliant checkers player. And with this brilliance and his character he won the heart of many people. This documentary shows all the aspects of his life and is moving in moments. But also keeps you on the tip of your chair. Great documentary on someone who deserves this attention.
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Fanfare
(1958)
Brilliant movie from the lower countries!
27 February 2001
This movie is about a brass band in the fictional place of Brederwiede. When they want to compete in a competition the band splits up in two, because the two lead men in the band can't agree on the music. Both of them go to the narrator, who is the most intelligent person in town. He composes two separate pieces of music which at the competition will become one piece of music. Very clever done! There is also a love story in this movie: the boy and girl are both children of one of the band leaders. Highlight of the movie is the competition itself when the two pieces of music are combined by a planned coincidence. I saw this film before the very funny Brassed Off. It has got similarities and makes watching these movies even more fun.
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