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Release Date:
October 5, 2017
Original Title:
Itzhak
Alternate Titles:
Itzhak & Toby
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
American Masters Pictures
Production Countries:
Israel | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
AT: AA KR: 전체관람가 NL: AL
Runtime: 82
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
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Director:
Alison Chernick
Director of Photography:
Chris Dapkins
Christopher Gallo
Daniel Kedem
Mikko Timonen
Executive Producer:
Michael Kantor
Penny Lieberman
Producer:
Alison Chernick
Writer:
Alison Chernick
Helen Yum
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