Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Originally released in 2011. Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler is a documentary film. directed by Peter Rosen. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. Jascha Heifetz was the first truly modern virtuoso, a man about whom Itzhak Perlman said, 'When I spoke with him, I can't believe, I'm talking to God'. Heifetz was a legendary but mysterious figure whose story embodies the dual nature of artistic genius. The paradox of how a mortal man lives with immortal gifts - gifts he must honor, but which extract a life-long price. Is the man and the artist the same person? What is the price each pays? And who was the man behind the music?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler about?
Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. Jascha Heifetz was the first truly modern virtuoso, a man about whom Itzhak Perlman said, 'When I spoke with him, I can't believe, I...
Who directed Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler?
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler was directed by Peter Rosen.
How long is Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler?
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler released?
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler was released on November 11, 2011 in theaters.