Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait (2013)

The film is dedicated to the work of one of the most famous Russian composers, the author of the first Soviet rock opera Alexander Zhurbin. The 4 episodes tell about the different facets of the composer's work, about symphonic music, about musical theater, about cinema, about pop songs. The film is built as a monologue of the protagonist, the shooting was carried out in Moscow, Tashkent, New York, St. Petersburg. The composer's wife, poet and translator Irina Ginzburg, and the son, composer Lev Zhurbin, take part in the film.

Director: Elena Laskari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 199 min
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Cinematography: Polina Razina
Production: Vertov Studio
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait about?
The film is dedicated to the work of one of the most famous Russian composers, the author of the first Soviet rock opera Alexander Zhurbin. The 4 episodes tell about the different facets of the composer's work, about symphonic music, about musical theater, about cinema, about pop songs. The film is built as a monologue of the protagonist, the shooting was carried out in Moscow, Tashkent, New York, St. Petersburg. The composer's wife, poet and translator Irina Ginzburg, and the son, composer Lev Zhurbin, take part in the film.
Who directed Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait?
Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait was directed by Elena Laskari.
How long is Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait?
Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait has a runtime of 3h 19m (199 minutes).
What genre is Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait?
Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait is a Documentary film.
Where was Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait produced?
Alexander Zhurbin: An Attempt at Self-Portrait was produced in Russia.