Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... (1987)

ALL 05/01/1987 (ru) Documentary 87 Min
  • Release
    05/01/1987
  • Production
    Ekran, Central Television USSR
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  • Original title
    Олег Ефремов. Чтобы был театр
  • Original language
    ru
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Overview

Oleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decided to split the repertory company into two. His aim is to re energize a stagnant group of actors and move them away from an artistic "dead end". The company, split into supporters and detractors discusses the situation on very heated terms. The situation mirrors the overall climate of a country and a society shaken by the changes brought about by perestroika.

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Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... (1987) 87 Min

ALL 05/01/1987 (ru)
Documentary
  • Release 05/01/1987
  • Production
    Ekran, Central Television USSR
  • Original title Олег Ефремов. Чтобы был театр
  • ru
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Oleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decided to split the repertory company into two. His aim is to re energize a stagnant group of actors and move them away from an artistic "dead end". The company, split into supporters and detractors discusses the situation on very heated terms. The situation mirrors the overall climate of a country and a society shaken by the changes brought about by perestroika.

  1. Marina Goldovskaya

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer