The instrument that conquered Russia — and the ego that nearly destroyed it.
A film based on the biography of the famous Russian balalaika player Vasili Vasilevich Andreev (1867-1918), a self-taught virtuoso musician, who brought balalaika to the concert stage.
Acting
Galibin's Andreev: magnificent, insufferable, unforgettable.
Score
Actual balalaika performances, no overdubs.
Production
Lavish Imperial Russia sets on Soviet budget.
Director
Oleg Dashkevich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
SU
