Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an esca... Read allTells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total
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A simple concept, but done with so much care.
A fantastic camera work, brilliant editing, beautiful use of music and sound design.
Love the delicacy with which the stories of people are told. Heavy subjects are touched through great interviews and minimum archival footage. So many emotions - from smiles to tears.
The ending credits are done so creatively.
Through documenting the repair shop the film tells a story of a whole society. And the importance of art for healing the same society.
A very professional short documentary that I would recommend everyone to watch.
It depicted the mass murder of innocent people in Armenia, the 'American dream', and the reality behind it.
It also portrayed a simple request of a child which, if ignored, could have probably led him down a very different path.
The story of people loving each other, and the love which is passed on to others, was beautifully presented.
This was a beautiful movie. I wish other filmmakers could understand what a movie means, learn from this, and make more of these.
Humans can be saved if they see what they can do to make a difference and should understand the lies around us. Simple movies like this can raise a lot of questions that were never asked before. I loved the movie. Thank you!
But, in fairness to the Academy, sometimes they get it just so right. And here, with "The Last Repair Shop", we have the very best example. My wife and I watched it last night, just a few days after the 2024 Oscars were awarded, and we were just blown away by the quality of this short documentary.
The several people who work in the instrument repair shop should touch everyone's heart. They are just the best people in the world and rightly deserve to be honoured here in this magnificent short film. The personal stories of their life struggles are inspiring and touching, as is their dedication to the work that they very obviously love.
This film is one that I could easily watch again and again. Any time I might be feeling low or when the modern world just seems too insane and overwhelming.
8.5 from me. Fantastic.
JMVSCOTLAND.
Couple of comments: "The Last Repair Shop" profiles 4 students and 4 repair people. Each and every single one of them has a deeply human and moving story as to their background and how they ended up taking up an instrument or repairing these instruments. This short documentary demonstrates the power of storytelling. No social effects needed! The film itself is carefully crafted. I was in particular impressed by the score that is featured, itself a marvel of classical music. I must admit that when the end credits started rolling, I was emotionally not ready to say goodbye to these people and their incredible soties.
"The Last Repair Shop" earned a well-deserved Short Documentary Oscar nomination. I was not familiar with the film at all, until I saw a "For Your Consideration" ad for it in the Sunday New York Times this weekend. The ad mentioned that this is now streaming on Hulu, and I immediately decided to check it out. So glad I did. If you are in the mood for a deeply moving and uplifting movie experience that will remind us of the value of the arts in our schools and communities, I'd readily suggest you check this out and draw your own conclusion.
Did you know
- TriviaWhen the film won the Academy for Best Documentary Short Film in 2024, the Los Angeles Unified School District's instrument repair workshop received many donations, fueling the operators' hopes of rebuilding the facility back to capacity.
- Quotes
Paty Moreno: It's like a secret communication between the kid and myself. What kind of story that instrument can tell me if he could talk to me.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary (2024)
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- El último taller de instrumentos
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- 39m
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- 2.35 : 1