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The world of puppetry.

Title
The world of puppetry. Sergei Obraztsov [videorecording] / Executive producer Jim Henson ; producer, Martin G. Baker ; director, Jim Henson ; Henson Associates, Inc., in association with Gosteleradio.
Publication
New York, c1985.

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Additional Authors
  • Henson, Jim
  • Baker, Martin G.
  • Rook, John
  • Henson, Cheryl
  • Obrazt︠s︡ov, S. V. (Sergeĭ Vladimirovich), 1901-1992
  • Gosudarstvennyĭ komitet SSSR po televidenii︠u︡ i radioveshchanii︠u︡.
  • Henson Associates.
  • Jim Henson Foundation, donor.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS) (56 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.
Summary
Jim Henson interviews veteran puppeteer Sergei Obraztsov, who discusses his philosophy of puppeteering, and describes his work methods. There is extensive performance footage of two of Obraztsov's best known pieces, The adventures of Don Juan and The unusual concert.
Series Statement
Jim Henson presents The world of puppetry
Alternative Title
Jim Henson presents The World of Puppetry
Subject
  • Obrazt︠s︡ov, S. V. 1901-1992
  • Obrazt︠s︡ov, S. V. 1901-1992 > Interviews
  • Obrazt︠s︡ov Puppet Theatre
  • Puppeteers > Interviews
  • Puppeteers > Russia
  • Puppeteers > Soviet Union
  • Puppet theater > Russia
  • Puppet theater > Soviet Union
Genre/Form
  • Puppet works.
  • Interviews.
  • Television.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Credits (note)
  • Lighting designer, John Rook ; programme assistant, Cheryl Henson.
Performer (note)
  • Host, Jim Henson.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at the Central Academy Puppet Theatre, Moscow, U.S.S.R., 1985.
Language (note)
  • Interview conducted in English. Sergei Obraztsov replies in Russian, which is translated. Puppet performances mostly in Russian without translation; one portion is performed in an invented nonsense language.
Call Number
NCOX 1995
OCLC
959436838
Title
The world of puppetry. Sergei Obraztsov [videorecording] / Executive producer Jim Henson ; producer, Martin G. Baker ; director, Jim Henson ; Henson Associates, Inc., in association with Gosteleradio.
Imprint
New York, c1985.
Series
Jim Henson presents The world of puppetry
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Credits
Lighting designer, John Rook ; programme assistant, Cheryl Henson.
Cast
Host, Jim Henson.
Event
Videotaped at the Central Academy Puppet Theatre, Moscow, U.S.S.R., 1985.
Language
Interview conducted in English. Sergei Obraztsov replies in Russian, which is translated. Puppet performances mostly in Russian without translation; one portion is performed in an invented nonsense language.
Local Note
Gift of the Jim Henson Foundation.
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Added Author
Henson, Jim, producer.
Henson, Jim, director.
Henson, Jim, host.
Baker, Martin G., producer.
Rook, John, lighting designer.
Henson, Cheryl, production personnel.
Obrazt︠s︡ov, S. V. (Sergeĭ Vladimirovich), 1901-1992, interviewee.
Obrazt︠s︡ov, S. V. (Sergeĭ Vladimirovich), 1901-1992, puppeteer.
Gosudarstvennyĭ komitet SSSR po televidenii︠u︡ i radioveshchanii︠u︡.
Henson Associates.
Jim Henson Foundation, donor.
Note
Title on tape: Jim Henson presents The World of Puppetry
Research Call Number
NCOX 1995
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