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201052 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Theater Performance Arts

Tabakov. A Reflexion

201052 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Oleg Tabakov reflects on the evolution of Russian theater and modern drama, sharing personal experiences and insights into contemporary performance art.

Theater Performance Arts

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Kirill Serebrennikov

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Oleg Tabakov reflects on the evolution of Russian theater and modern drama, sharing personal experiences and insights into contemporary performance art.

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Kirill Serebrennikov

Kirill Serebrennikovdirector

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Oleg Tabakov reflects on the challenges of Russian theater and modern drama in a candid discussion. The documentary features his personal experiences and memories of loved ones, offering insight into the evolution of theatrical arts in Russia. Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, "Tabakov. A Reflexion" runs for 52 minutes and captures the intricate relationship between personal history and the cultural context of contemporary performance art. The film is produced in Russia and presented in Russian.

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