Dark Eyes Poster

Dark Eyes 2021

19 min📅 2021-12-31

Overview

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.

Director: Karen Jemison

Cast

Alan Cook
Self
Dr Hubertus Jahn
Self
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
Liberace
Liberace
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Feodor Chaliapin Sr.
Feodor Chaliapin Sr.
Self (archive footage)