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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
5.8 / 10• 1995• 1h 23m•PG• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Léon Theremin travels to New York, where he pioneers the field of electronic music with his synthesizer. But at the height of his popularity, Soviet agents kidnap and force him to develop spy technology.
Cast & Crew
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Leon Theremin
Self – Inventor of the Theremin
LeadCR
Clara Rockmore
Self – Theremin Virtuoso
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Robert Moog
Self – Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
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Nicolas Slonimsky
Self – Composer and Historian
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Paul Shure
Self – Musician
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Henry Solomonoff
Self – Theremin Studio Member
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Suki Bader
Self – Theremin Dancer
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Beryl Campbell
Self – Theremin Dancer
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Steven M. Martin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
