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When My Sorrow Died: The Story of Armen Ra and The Theremin
The documentary follows Armen’s triumphant return engagement, and ultimately, an expression of beauty and the death of his sorrow.
2015·1h 25m·★ 6.0
Glamorously eccentric and enigmatic Theremin master Armen Ra recounts his dynamic journey in this life-spanning documentary that mixes rare concert performances, candid interviews, and archive material with the magical power of music that can alchemize ancient sorrow into timeless beauty.
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Light commitment · 1h 25m
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