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When I think of Russia (Videotape)

Title
When I think of Russia (Videotape)
Publication
1980.

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Additional Authors
  • Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948-
  • Rif, Vladimir.
  • Rochlin, Sheldon.
  • New York City Ballet.
Description
1 cassette. 55 min. : sd. color with b&w sequences NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Documentary about six Russian artists who now live and work in the west: dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy, poet Joseph Brodsky, chess grand master Victor Korchnoi, sculptor Ernst Neizvestny, and painter Mikhail Chemaikin. Their reminiscences and commentaries about life and art in Russia and the U.S. are intercut with scenes of each artist at work and footage of Russia and New York City. Baryshnikov is seen rehearsing brief excerpts from Apollo, Harlequinade, and other ballets with the New York City Ballet.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Documentaries and factual films and programs.
Note
  • Videotape manufactured and distributed in 1986 by Mystic Fire Video, New York. Producer/writer/director: Vladimir Rif. Co-producer/photographer/editor: Sheldon Rochlin. Narrator: Charles Wantman. Music played by Vladimir Ashkenazy.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-944
OCLC
NYPY906016111-F
Title
When I think of Russia (Videotape)
Imprint
1980.
Local Subject
Television. When I think of Russia.
Defectors.
Dance -- Russia -- 20th century.
Added Author
Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948- dancer.
Baryshnikov, Mikhail, 1948- commentator.
Rif, Vladimir. Producer. Director. Author
Rochlin, Sheldon. Producer. Photographer
New York City Ballet.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-944
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