Dark Eyes
First aired on Dec 31, 2021
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Genres: Documentary
Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the past 100 years. This portrait explores the song’s somewhat controversial history, its musical versatility and its cultural relevance. Performances by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, a 13-piece orchestra and a Russian folk group make it clear why Dark Eyes has stood the test of time.
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Alan Cook | Self
Dr Hubertus Jahn | Self
Frank Sinatra | Self (archive footage)
Liberace | Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong | Self (archive footage)
Feodor Chaliapin Sr. | Self (archive footage)
Featured Crew
Karen Jemison | Director
Alan Cook | Conductor
Mark Bakaitis | Director of Photography
Tess McArthur-Dowty | Camera Operator
Guillym Davenport | Camera Operator
Aly Zhang | Camera Operator