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For the Theater to Be...

  • 1987
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For the Theater to Be... (1987)
RussianDocumentary

Oleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Ar... Read allOleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decide... Read allOleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decided to split the repertory company into two. His aim is to re energize a stagnant group of a... Read all

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    • Marina Goldovskaya
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    • Marina Goldovskaya
    • Aleksandr Svobodin
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    • Country of origin
      • Soviet Union
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      • Oleg Efremov: Chtoby byl teatr
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      • Central Television USSR
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