Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1995)

Name: Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1995
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Leon Theremin, Clara Rockmore, Robert Moog, Nicolas Slonimsky, Paul Shure

1h 23m United Kingdom, United States of America

Documentary Music

Plot

Léon Theremin flees the chaos of Russia's communist revolution and finds himself in New York, where he becomes a trailblazer in electronic music with his innovative synthesizer. His groundbreaking work captures the attention of many, leading to a surge in fame. However, just as his career peaks, Soviet agents abduct him, coercing him into using his talents to create technology for espionage. This gripping tale explores the intersection of art and politics, revealing the personal and professional sacrifices Theremin makes amid the tumult of the era.

Cast

Leon Theremin Clara Rockmore Robert Moog Nicolas Slonimsky Paul Shure Henry Solomonoff Suki Bader Beryl Campbell Lydia Kavina Brian Wilson Todd Rundgren Vladimir Lenin Ingrid Bergman Bobby Burgess Samuel Hoffman