Itzhak (2017)
Itzhak (2017), directed by Alison Chernick, starring Itzhak Perlman and Toby Perlman.
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Synopsis
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
- Chris DapkinsCinematography
- Christopher GalloCinematography
- Daniel KedemCinematography
- Mikko TimonenCinematography
Trivia
- It grossed US$ 606.719 worldwide.
- It premiered on October 5, 2017, a Thursday.
- It runs 1h22 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosAmerican Masters Pictures
- CountriesIsrael, United States
- LanguagesHebrew, English
- Box officeUS$ 606,719
- StatusReleased
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Cast
Itzhak Perlman
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Alan Alda
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Billy Joel
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- Chris Dapkins Cinematography
- Christopher Gallo Cinematography
- Daniel Kedem Cinematography
- Mikko Timonen Cinematography
- Alison Chernick Director
- Alison Chernick Producer
- Alison Chernick Writer
- Helen Yum Writer
Questions about this film
What is Itzhak about?
Itzhak: From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at th…
Who directed Itzhak?
Itzhak was directed by Alison Chernick in 2017.
Who stars in Itzhak?
The cast of Itzhak includes Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda and Billy Joel.
How long is Itzhak?
Itzhak runs for 82 minutes, or 1h22.
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