Joana Mallwitz – Momentum
May 16, 2024 | IMDB 9
88 min Watch NowDocumentary
Follows Joana Mallwitz during two pivotal years – when she gives birth to her son and her career accelerates significantly. But whether she’s at home, at rehearsals, or in the spotlight, the German conductor strives to prove that perfection at work is just as important as finding the right rhythm in life.
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IMDB 6 | Feb , 2005
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IMDB 8 | Apr , 1999
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2015
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IMDB 7 | Apr , 2013
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