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Release Date:
October 17, 2020
Original Title:
Behind the Strings
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 75
When Mao’s Cultural Revolution ended, China’s door cracked open, four young, classical musicians seized the opportunity to flee to the West. The Quartet began a lifetime adventure – studying with great masters, attending Juilliard, and performing at major music festivals and the best classical music venues. Now China keeps inviting them back to perform their once forbidden music.
Director:
Hal Rifken
Director of Photography:
Hal Rifken
Editor:
Tracy Nichole Cring
Producer:
Michael Peroff
Sound:
Paulo Benedetti
Visual Effects:
Jack Skyyler
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