Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1995)
1995 · PG · 1h 23m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Léon Theremin travels to New York, where he pioneers the field of electronic music with his synthesizer. But at the height of his popularity, Soviet agents kidnap and force him to develop spy technology.
Director: Steven M. Martin
Writers: Steven M. Martin
Cinematography: Frankie DeMarco, Chris Lombardi
Editor: David Greenwald
Cast
Leon Theremin as Self – Inventor of the ThereminClara Rockmore as Self – Theremin VirtuosoRobert Moog as Self – Inventor of the Moog SynthesizerNicolas Slonimsky as Self – Composer and HistorianPaul Shure as Self – MusicianHenry Solomonoff as Self – Theremin Studio MemberSuki Bader as Self – Theremin DancerBeryl Campbell as Self – Theremin DancerLydia Kavina as Self – Theremin's NieceBrian Wilson as Self – Founder of The Beach BoysTodd Rundgren as Self – Musician and ProducerVladimir Lenin as Self (archive footage)More like this
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