Mr Botibol's First Love story

talesoftheunexpected2x13 · 1980-05-24

Mr. Botibol is obsessed with Classical music and builds a concert hall in his house. To his records, he pretends to conduct an orchestra and play a silent piano. A woman he meets shares his love of music and together they "perform" in the imaginary hall. Directed by: John Gorrie. Story by: Roald Dahl.

5 total · 1 choice · 3 major · 1 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
escape from reality choice Mr. Botibol fantasized that he was an all time great composer.
infatuation major Mr. Botibol became besotted with Ms. Wrzaszcyzk.
loser character major Mr. Botibol considered himself to be the most unsuccessful man in the world. He was bad at everything and had squandered his inheritance.
music major Mr. Botibol dreamt of being a famous musician and Irene taught music.
embarrassment minor Mr. Botibol was mortified when he found out that Ms. Wrzaszcyzk had some ability to play the piano.