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201888 minGdocumentary

Heavenly Tamper

201888 minGdocumentary

More than 100 films feature music composed by Oleg Karavaichuk, who passed away in June 2016 and was celebrated as a musical genius.

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More than 100 films feature music composed by Oleg Karavaichuk, who passed away in June 2016 and was celebrated as a musical genius.

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Sergey Lando

Sergey Landodirector

Oleg Karavaichuk

Oleg Karavaichukcast

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Oleg Karavaichuk, a prominent musician and composer, passed away in June 2016. He wrote music for over 100 films and created intricate piano improvisations. Dmitry Shostakovich referred to him as a genius. The documentary reflects on Karavaichuk's influence and his connection to “The Spirit of St. Petersburg.” In 2017, the year he would have turned 90, the film honors his legacy and artistic contributions to music.

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