Six Gestures
Brief Synopsis
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Part of a six part series "Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach" focusing on the composers Suite No 6 for cello. Accompanying the music are ice-skating stars Torvill and Dean who perform intricate dance steps to the music. Tom McCamus offers insight into the biography of the composer focusing on the death of h
Cast & Crew
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Patricia Rozema
Director
Yo-yo Ma
Jayne Torvill
Christopher Dean
Tom Mccamus
Paul Austerberry
Production Designer
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Music
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Bbc Worldwide; Rhombus Media, Inc.; Rhombus Media, Inc.; Sony Classical; TTlTfilm Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
53m
Synopsis
Part of a six part series "Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach" focusing on the composers Suite No 6 for cello. Accompanying the music are ice-skating stars Torvill and Dean who perform intricate dance steps to the music. Tom McCamus offers insight into the biography of the composer focusing on the death of his first wife and his meeting with the inspirational Ana Magdalena.
Director
Patricia Rozema
Director
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Music
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Bbc Worldwide; Rhombus Media, Inc.; Rhombus Media, Inc.; Sony Classical; TTlTfilm Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
53m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Special Events) August 27 - September 6, 1997.
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