The faith-based film Breakthrough will premiere in theaters this week, along with the movie’s score. Fox Music shared a little more about the score and its composer, Marcelo Zarvos.
What’s happening:
- Fox Music is releasing the digital album of the Breakthrough score, composed by Emmy-nominated composer and pianist Marcelo Zarvos, on April 17th.
- The album can be streamed here.
- Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) adapted the screenplay from Joyce Smith and Ginger Kolbaba’s best selling true-life Christian novel, The Impossible.
What they’re saying:
- Marcelo Zarvos: “Some of my favorite music has always been inspired by spiritual elements, and when the opportunity came about to score Breakthrough I jumped to it immediately. On my initial conversation with Roxann Dawson, we both talked a lot about our common love for the cello, and its depth and expressiveness. We used a particular sound I call the ‘frozen cello’ to portray the frigid waters of the lake where John’s accident takes place, as well as the moments when miracles or unexplained events occur.”
- Roxann Dawson, director: “Marcelo Zarvos understood completely the dynamics and the heart of the scenes. He knows when to support the emotion and when to let the scene breathe.”
About Marcelo Zarvos:
- Zarvos’ trademark sound is a seamless blend of classical, orchestral, rock, electronic and various ethnic elements that together create uniquely affecting and emotionally charged music for film, TV, modern dance and the concert stage. Zarvos’ recent score credits include:
- Wonder
- Fences
- The Land of Steady Habits
- The Choice
- Mapplethorpe
- The Chaperone
- The Best of Enemies
- Zarvos has also composed for television shows:
- The Affair
- Ray Donovan
- A classically trained pianist and composer, Zarvos has received two Primetime Emmy Nominations.
Cast:
- Chrissy Metz
- Josh Lucas
- Topher Grace
- Mike Colter
- Marcel Ruiz
- Sam Trammel
- Dennis Haysbert
About Breakthrough:
- Breakthrough is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless in a coma, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction.
- Breakthrough is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.
- Produced by DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and executive producer, Stephen Curry.
- Adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’s Resurrection
- Breakthrough was directed by Roxann Dawson, and opens nationwide on April 17th.
ICYMI:
- Actress Chrissy Metz the song “I’m Standing With You” for the movie. She even shared the stage with Carrie Underwood for a live performance during the recent ACM Awards.