
Tairov's Death
Смерть Таирова
Synopsis
The film is dedicated to the tragic fate of the outstanding theater director, founder of the famous Chamber Theater Alexander Tairov. Tairov's performances "Princess Brambilla", "Phaedra", "Love under the Elms", "Optimistic Tragedy" have gained worldwide fame. In 1949, during the so-called struggle against cosmopolitans, Tairov was released from the leadership of the Chamber Theater, the theater was renamed. Unable to withstand this blow, shocked by the betrayal of the actors he raised, crushed by the harassment of the press, Tairov died a year later in a psychiatric clinic...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Blank
- Screenplay & Story
- Pavel Finn, Boris Blank
- Original Score
- Dmitri Smirnov
- Original Title
- Смерть Таирова
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Blank
Pavel Finn, Boris Blank
Dmitri Smirnov
Boris Galkin, Svetlana Ivannikova
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Blank
Director
Boris Galkin
Producer
Svetlana Ivannikova
Producer
Pavel Finn
Screenplay
Boris Blank
Screenplay
Dmitri Smirnov
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tairov's Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tairov's Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tairov's Death about?
The film is dedicated to the tragic fate of the outstanding theater director, founder of the famous Chamber Theater Alexander Tairov. Tairov's performances "Princess Brambilla", "Phaedra", "Love under the Elms", "Optimistic Tragedy" have gained worldwide fame. In 1949, during the so-called struggle against cosmopolitans, Tairov was released from the leadership of the Chamber Theater, the theater was renamed. Unable to withstand this blow, shocked by the betrayal of the actors he raised, crushed by the harassment of the press, Tairov died a year later in a psychiatric clinic...
Who directed Tairov's Death?
Tairov's Death was directed by Boris Blank.
Who stars in Tairov's Death?
The principal cast of Tairov's Death includes Mikhail Kozakov, Alla Demidova, Aleksey Petrenko, Aleksandr Mokhov, Garik Sukachyov.
When was Tairov's Death released and how long is it?
Tairov's Death was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tairov's Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tairov's Death was composed by Dmitri Smirnov.
