Product Details

• Actors: Andre Gregory, Dusan Makavejev, Mike Mearian, Galina Panova, Brother Theodore
• Directors: Christian Blackwood, R.O. Blechman
• Writers: R.O. Blechman, Charles Ferdinand Ramuz
• Producers: R.O. Blechman, Chloe Aaron, George Griffin, Glenn Litton
• Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: KOCH LORBER FILMS
• DVD Release Date: July 13, 2004
• Run Time: 51 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001Z9366
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,043 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Igor Stravinsky - The Soldier's Tale" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: E1 Entertainment Release Date: 06/28/2005 Run time: 51 minutes Rating: Nr

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delighful rendering, August 1, 2008

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wiredweird "wiredweird" (Earth, or somewhere nearby) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Igor Stravinsky - The Soldier's Tale (DVD)

Blechman has done an outstanding job at visually rendering Stravinsky's musical story. Charming, expressive animation brings the music to life, with just a little narration. Mostly, though, the gentle coloring and ragged lines of Blechman's animation stand on their own.

The story describes a solder, home from the war, eager to start a new life and family. Before he makes it home, the "deal with the devil" plot takes over. As usual, the soldier gets what he asks for but loses everything he wants. It's no spoiler to say that the soldier gets his back in the end, better than ever. The tale lies in getting there, which the music and imagery make easy to enjoy.

There might not be much kid appeal here, but we grownups need animations of our own, too. Although it dates back to 1980, the centennial of Stravinsky's birth, this timeless classic retains its power to please. And, who knows, your child might like this cartoon and music, too.

-- wiredweird

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare gem, December 28, 2007

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Alicia Kaufmann - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Igor Stravinsky - The Soldier's Tale (DVD)

This DVD is absolutely sensational - artistically, intellectually, and just for fun! However it does have a dark side...