Vladimir Ashkenazy: The Vital Juices are Russian

Christopher Nupen's 1968 profile of renowned Russian pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy charts a crucial turning point in Ashkenazy's life and career. Having lived in London for five years after leaving the Soviet Union, he and his Icelandic wife Thorunn decided to move to Iceland. The film is a closely-observed account of the problems and rewards of Ashkenazy's highly demanding profession.

  • No: 9603
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Artists: Vladimir Ashkenazy
  • Director: Christopher Nupen
  • Production year: 1968
  • Run time: 00:52:00
  • Format: 4:3