Richter, the Enigma

Name: Richter, the Enigma
Cast: Svyatoslav Richter

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Richter, the Enigma

1998

2h 24m

Documentary

Music

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This biography of Sviatoslav Richter, the great Russian pianist who dedicated his life to music and had little regard for fame in the West, shines a light on his formative years and places him against the backdrop of often tumultuous Soviet history. As the film shows, his contemporaries include the great composers of his time, and Richter rises to prominence performing alongside Russia's most celebrated virtuosos while his personal musical tastes stand in opposition to Stalin's regime.

Michael Kimmelman

The New York Review of Books

The film, despite being slightly unctuous, is nevertheless serious and includes lengthy excerpts from performances. We see Richter's playful, wry, surprisingly delicate manner of speech and movement.

Aug 20, 2018

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Bruno Monsaingeon

Director

Svyatoslav Richter

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Pierre-Olivier Bardet

Executive Producer

Stephen Wright

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Helene De Coeur

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Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
Producer: Helene De Coeur
Production Co: Idéale Audience
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2018
Runtime: 2h 24m

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