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Stravinsky: Once at a Border...

1982·Movie
2h 46min
77
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen publicly before. Stravinsky's three surviving children talk about their father and there are contributions from the late Madame Vera Stravinsky, his music associate Robert Craft, Marie Rambert, Balanchine, Nadia Boulanger and many friends. Included in the film are important performances: Les Noces has never before been heard in this, its original form, and the choreography of Petrushka was specially recreated for the film by the Bolshoi and was not seen in this form since 1911. Finally, there is priceless film of Stravinsky himself in this unique film.
Biographical DocumentaryClassical Music20th Century ComposerHistorical InsightMusical PerformanceCultural HistoryArtistic LegacyRare FootageInformative

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Stravinsky: Once at a Border... legally?

Stravinsky: Once at a Border... is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stravinsky: Once at a Border... worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Stravinsky: Once at a Border...?

2 h 46 min

Stravinsky: Once at a Border... runs 2 h 46 min.

Is Stravinsky: Once at a Border... based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Stravinsky: Once at a Border... in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Stravinsky: Once at a Border...?

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