At the age of 8, Ennio Morricone dreamed of becoming a doctor. But his father decides that he will be a trumpeter, like him. From the music conservatory to the Oscar for best composer, the itinerary of one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

In this engrossing documentary, Giuseppe Tornatore pays heartfelt tribute to legendary film composer and collaborator Ennio Morricone. While the maestro regales us with vivid accounts of his life and art, colleagues and famous fans—from Clint Eastwood to Bruce Springsteen—reflect on his legacy.