Aram Khachaturian may be one of the most important composers of the last century. That doesn't make him one of the most interesting.
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Khachaturian: A Musician and His Fatherland (1955)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:5
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6/10
Theatrical Release:Oct 17, 2003 Limited
Synopsis: Based on the memoirs of famed Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978); narrated by Eric Bogosian. Combining rare archival materials from Russian and Armenian archives with interviews,... [More]
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destined for music majors and PBS aficionados
11/21/03
Much like rhythm and melody complement each other in a fine composition, artistry and history come together in this splendid documentary about the great Armenian composer.
11/19/03
Eric Bogosian's narration ... suggests that a few liberties were taken with the autobiographical material, and Rosen doesn't quite know where to go after chronicling the musician's downfall.
11/19/03
Top CriticRosen attempts to provide a rounded picture of the composer's life and work through archival footage and voice-over readings by Eric Bogosian from Khachaturian's diaries and letters, but the man remains a less vivid presence than his music.
11/19/03
[A] sober, intelligent film.
11/19/03
Top CriticThe doc is better suited to public TV, for which it was made, than the big screen.
11/19/03
Top CriticAs enthralling as it is informative.
11/19/03
Top CriticWith the exception of the final profiled piece, Spartacus, the segments are unimaginatively photographed -- static shots over the heads of an audience. Still, it is fascinating to learn the history behind the composition of these familiar melodies.
11/19/03
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