Stravinsky: Once at a Border... 1982

Synopsis:

This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen publicly before. Stravinsky's three surviving children talk about their father and there are contributions from the late Madame Vera Stravinsky, his music associate Robert Craft, Marie Rambert, Balanchine, Nadia Boulanger and many friends. Included in the film are important performances: Les Noces has never before been heard in this, its original form, and the choreography of Petrushka was specially recreated for the film by the Bolshoi and was not seen in this form since 1911. Finally, there is priceless film of Stravinsky himself in this unique film.

Directed by: Tony Palmer
Release date: 1982-01-01
Runtime: 166 minutes
Cast:
Nadia Boulanger
Nadia Boulanger
Self 
Robert Craft
Robert Craft
Self 
Kyra Nijinsky
Kyra Nijinsky
Self 
Marie Rambert
Marie Rambert
Self 
Madame Vera Stravinksy
Madame Vera Stravinksy
Self 
Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky
Self (archive footage)