The Bolero

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Movie
Original title The Bolero
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1973
length 26 minutes
Rod
Director William Fertik
production William Fertik
Alan Miller
camera Michael A. Jones
cut Sarah Stein

The Bolero is an American short film released in 1973.

action

The film shows the preparations of the musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra for the screening of Bolero by Ravel. Musicians reveal their thoughts while they move their chairs and music stands. The conductor Zubin Mehta also speaks and some impressions from the rehearsals are shown. Then the piece is played.

Awards

In 1974 the film won an Oscar in the Best Short Film category

background

The premiere took place in October 1973 at the Chicago International Film Festival .

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