Appassionata (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Appassionata is a documentary film directed by Christian Labhart, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Pianist Alena Cherny has been living in Switzerland for 15 years. She has a dream: she wants to donate a grand piano to the music school of her Ukrainian hometown. The grand piano's journey becomes a moving search for clues in the places of her childhood and youth. Alena Cherny lets us take part in the many farewells, new beginnings, catastrophes and contrasts that she experienced. A film about the migration of a strong woman; full of sorrow, anger, enthusiasm, and love.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Appassionata has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appassionata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appassionata tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appassionata (2012)?
- In US, Appassionata is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appassionata worth watching?
- Appassionata holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Appassionata released?
- Appassionata was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.