The Prodigal Son

Overview

The life of prolific Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev is portrayed through biographical, on-location flashbacks from his birth place intermingled with live concert performances from the historical Kirov (Mariinsky) Symphony Orchestra, St.Petersburg, conducted by internationally acclaimed maestro Valeriy Gergiev. These unique musical sequences give the dramatized episodes from Prokofiev's life a time-transcending significance and actuality in todays ever-changing Russia.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1991

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Director

Andrei Nekrasov

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1006940