Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... (1987)

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Oleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decided to split the repertory company into two. His aim is to re energize a stagnant group of actors and move them away from an artistic "dead end". The company, split into supporters and detractors discusses the situation on very heated terms. The situation mirrors the overall climate of a country and a society shaken by the changes brought about by perestroika.

Director: Marina Goldovskaya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Music: Marina Krutoyarskaya
Cinematography: Marina Goldovskaya
Production: Ekran, Central Television USSR
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Marina Goldovskaya
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... about?
Oleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decided to split the repertory company into two. His aim is to re energize a stagnant group of actors and move them away from an artistic "dead end". The company, split into supporters and detractors discusses the situation on very heated terms. The situation mirrors the overall climate of a country and a society shaken by the changes brought about by perestroika.
Who directed Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be...?
Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... was directed by Marina Goldovskaya.
Who stars in Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be...?
Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... stars Oleg Efremov, Viktor Rozov, Galina Volchek, Igor Kvasha.
How long is Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be...?
Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be...?
Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... is a Documentary film.
Where was Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... produced?
Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... was produced in Soviet Union.