Romeo and Juliet (2004)
An emotional and stylistically consistent documentary musical depicting the staging of Bernstein’s West Side Story with deaf youths. The dramatic material is intertwined with life and the emotional scenes of the musical; it creates a distinctive choreography, which is a statement of the deaf people’s craving to love this world and to be open. Reciting to music, which is the way of singing of the deaf, is the strongest and most unexpected witness of the realities of their world.
Director: Viesturs Kairišs
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: November 11, 2004
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gints Bērziņš
Editing: Klaus Hundsbichler
Production: Kaupo Filma
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romeo and Juliet about?
- An emotional and stylistically consistent documentary musical depicting the staging of Bernstein’s West Side Story with deaf youths. The dramatic material is intertwined with life and the emotional scenes of the musical; it creates a distinctive choreography, which is a statement of the deaf people’s craving to love this world and to be open. Reciting to music, which is the way of singing of the deaf, is the strongest and most unexpected witness of the realities of their world.
- Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet was directed by Viesturs Kairišs.
- How long is Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Romeo and Juliet?
- Romeo and Juliet is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Romeo and Juliet produced?
- Romeo and Juliet was produced in Latvia.