Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the past 100 years. This portrait explores the song’s somewhat controversial history, its musical versatility and its cultural relevance. Performances by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, a 13-piece orchestra and a Russian folk group make it clear why Dark Eyes has stood the test of time.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Alan Cook, Dr Hubertus Jahn, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Louis Armstrong, Feodor Chaliapin Sr.
Crew: Mark Bakaitis (Director of Photography), Tess McArthur-Dowty (Camera Operator), David Coleman (Camera Operator), Tess McArthur-Dowty (First Assistant Director), Linus Tolliday (Still Photographer), Emmy Clifton (Sound Recordist)
Country: Australia
Language: English, Pусский
Studio: VCA School of Film and Television
Runtime: 19 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 31, 2021
IMDb: 10
Keywords:russian music, social & cultural documentary
