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Richter, the Enigma

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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.

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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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bruno Monsaingeon

Director

Svyatoslav Richter

Actor

Pierre-Olivier Bardet

Executive Producer

Stephen Wright

Executive Producer

Helene De Coeur

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Synopsis 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.
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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