Dark Eyes
19 mins
Arguably Russia’s most famous folk song, Dark Eyes has captured hearts around the world for the past 100 years. This portrait explores the song’s somewhat controversial history, its musical versatility and its cultural relevance. Performances by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Liberace, a 13-piece orchestra and a Russian folk group make it clear why Dark Eyes has stood the test of time.
Alan Cook
Self
Dr Hubertus Jahn
Self
Karen Jemison
Director
Alan Cook
Conductor
Mark Bakaitis
Director of Photography
Tess McArthur-Dowty
Camera Operator
Guillym Davenport
Camera Operator
David Coleman
Camera Operator
Emmy Clifton
Sound Recordist
Jake Sipcic
Sound Engineer
Jordan Ross
Sound Engineer
Luke Hunter
Music Arranger
Tess McArthur-Dowty
First Assistant Director
Linus Tolliday
Still Photographer
Tess McArthur-Dowty
Still Photographer
Karen Jemison
Editor
Lucy Paplinska
Editorial Consultant
Nicholas Bufalo
Title Designer
Lincoln Sharpe
Sound Mixer
Declan Loughran
Online Editor
Dr Hubertus Jahn
Thanks
Alan Cook
Thanks
Kate Pekarin
Thanks
Marcello Lo Ricco
Thanks
Karen Jemison
Producer
Shannon Owen
Supervising Producer
Steve Thomas
Supervising Producer
CJ Welsh
Production Coordinator
Grayton Hevern
Post Production Coordinator