Dark Eyes (2021)
Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the past 100 years. This portrait explores the song’s somewhat controversial history, its musical versatility and its cultural relevance. Performances by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, a 13-piece orchestra and a Russian folk group make it clear why Dark Eyes has stood the test of time.
Director: Karen Jemison
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: December 31, 2021
Cast
- Alan Cook - Self
- Dr Hubertus Jahn - Self
- Frank Sinatra - Self (archive footage)
- Liberace - Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong - Self (archive footage)
- Feodor Chaliapin Sr. - Self (archive footage)
Cinematography: Mark Bakaitis
Editing: Karen Jemison
Production: VCA School of Film and Television
Country: Australia
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: en
Keywords
russian music, social & cultural documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dark Eyes about?
- Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the past 100 years. This portrait explores the song’s somewhat controversial history, its musical versatility and its cultural relevance. Performances by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, a 13-piece orchestra and a Russian folk group make it clear why Dark Eyes has stood the test of time.
- Who directed Dark Eyes?
- Dark Eyes was directed by Karen Jemison.
- Who stars in Dark Eyes?
- Dark Eyes stars Alan Cook, Dr Hubertus Jahn, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Louis Armstrong, Feodor Chaliapin Sr..
- How long is Dark Eyes?
- Dark Eyes has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Dark Eyes?
- Dark Eyes is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dark Eyes produced?
- Dark Eyes was produced in Australia.