Stravinsky: Once at a Border... (1982)
This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen publicly before. Stravinsky's three surviving children talk about their father and there are contributions from the late Madame Vera Stravinsky, his music associate Robert Craft, Marie Rambert, Balanchine, Nadia Boulanger and many friends. Included in the film are important performances: Les Noces has never before been heard in this, its original form, and the choreography of Petrushka was specially recreated for the film by the Bolshoi and was not seen in this form since 1911. Finally, there is priceless film of Stravinsky himself in this unique film.
Director: Tony Palmer
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 166 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
- Nadia Boulanger - Self
- Robert Craft - Self
- Kyra Nijinsky - Self
- Marie Rambert - Self
- Madame Vera Stravinksy - Self
- Igor Stravinsky - Self (archive footage)
Production: Isolde Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tony Palmer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stravinsky: Once at a Border... about?
- This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen publicly before. Stravinsky's three surviving children talk about their father and there are contributions from the late Madame Vera Stravinsky, his music associate Robert Craft, Marie Rambert, Balanchine, Nadia Boulanger and many friends. Included in the film are important performances: Les Noces has never before been heard in this, its original form, and the choreography of Petrushka was specially recreated for the film by the Bolshoi and was not seen in this form since 1911. Finally, there is priceless film of Stravinsky himself in this unique film.
- Who directed Stravinsky: Once at a Border...?
- Stravinsky: Once at a Border... was directed by Tony Palmer.
- Who stars in Stravinsky: Once at a Border...?
- Stravinsky: Once at a Border... stars Nadia Boulanger, Robert Craft, Kyra Nijinsky, Marie Rambert, Madame Vera Stravinksy, Igor Stravinsky.
- How long is Stravinsky: Once at a Border...?
- Stravinsky: Once at a Border... has a runtime of 2h 46m (166 minutes).
- What genre is Stravinsky: Once at a Border...?
- Stravinsky: Once at a Border... is a Documentary, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Stravinsky: Once at a Border... produced?
- Stravinsky: Once at a Border... was produced in United Kingdom.