The Legend of Speed

The Legend of 1900 (Italian: La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano, lit. 'The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean') is a 1998 Italian drama film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, and starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince and Mélanie Thierry. Based on Alessandro Baricco's monologue Novecento, the film follows a foundling aboard an ocean liner in the first years of the 20th century, who grows up to be a musical prodigy without ever setting foot on land. The score was composed by Ennio Morricone. The film was Tornatore's first English-language production. It premiered in Italy on 28 October 1998. It received several national and international awards, including six David di Donatello Awards and six Nastro d'Argento Awards. Morricone's soundtrack received multiple accolades, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score.