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Release Date:
September 29, 2022
Original Title:
В. Сильвестров
Alternate Titles:
V. Silvestrov
V.Silvestrov
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Magika Film
Production Countries:
Ukraine
Ratings / Certifications:
UA: 12+
Runtime: 140
There is a rumor in the Kyiv musical community: once upon a time, in private conversation, Queen Elizabeth II mentioned Valentyn Silvestrov as one of her favorite composers of the modern age. The Royal Press Office hasn’t confirmed it, so no one knows for sure. But the stature of Silvestrov justifies this rumor. Highly respected by the world’s best music professionals, he remains a mystery for a wide audience. The documentary is far from a traditional biopic about a prominent person. It is an observation, a confession and, most of all, a story of great talent set against the backdrop of uncertain times.
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Director:
Serhii Bukovskyi
Director of Photography:
Roman Yelenskyi
Serhiy Mykhalchuk
Producer:
Hennadiy Kofman
Screenplay:
Serhii Bukovskyi
Victoria Bondar
Sound Director:
Ihor Barba
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