Itzhak
AKA: Itzhak & Toby
11DB Rating
6.1/10
2017
1h 22m
United States of America, Israel
Documentary
Music
Reality
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.
Photo
Credits
Directors Alison Chernick
Writers Alison ChernickHelen Yum