Glenn Gould: a Portrait
1985, English. Directed by Eric Till.
Biography,Documentary,Music
Glenn Gould: A Portrait is a biography of pianist and "explorer of sounds" Glenn Gould. The 105-minute program -- a montage of interviews, photographs, recording sessions, and concerts -- depicts the life and times of this late musician. Highlights of the film include pictures and scenes from Gould's life in Canada, as well as interviews with Geoffrey Payzant, broadcaster Margaret Pacsu, musician John Peter Lee Roberts, and music critic Paul Hume. Gould's personal views on animals (especially his affinity for skunks), his psychiatry, pacifism, and solitude are reflected on by family and friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1985
- Country
- Canada
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Glenn Gould: a Portrait runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Glenn Gould: a Portrait isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Glenn Gould: a Portrait?
Glenn Gould: a Portrait (1985) was directed by Eric Till and stars Geoffrey Payzant, Glenn Gould, Margaret Pacsu.