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198349 minPGdocumentary

Old Masters

198349 minPGdocumentary

Six prominent actors of the Soviet stage, including Angelina Stepanova and Faina Ranevskaya, are featured in this 49-minute film.

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Marianna Tavrog

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Six prominent actors of the Soviet stage, including Angelina Stepanova and Faina Ranevskaya, are featured in this 49-minute film.

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Marianna Tavrogdirector

Natalia Krymovawriter

Angelina Stepanova

Angelina Stepanovacast

Mark Prudkin

Mark Prudkincast

Igor Ilyinsky

Igor Ilyinskycast

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Angelina Stepanova, Mark Prudkin, and Faina Ranevskaya are among the prominent actors featured in this 1983 documentary. It focuses on their contributions to Soviet theater. The film showcases performances and interviews, illustrating the influence of these artists on the stage. Igor Ilyinsky and Veriko Andzhaparidze also appear, reflecting on their careers and the cultural context of their work. The film runs for 49 minutes.

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