Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler vs Planet of the Birds
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8/10 for Planet of the Birds). Planet of the Birds is the shorter watch at 44m compared with 1h 27m. Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler is the older of the two (2011 against 2018). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Planet of the Birds| Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler | Planet of the Birds | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 27m | 44m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Peter Rosen | Chris Weber |
| Main cast | Itzhak Perlman, Jascha Heifetz | Rodd Houston |
Synopsis
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
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…
Planet of the Birds
From the North Pole to remote islands, birds can live almost anywhere. How do these resilient animals thrive in such different environments? They have become hardy and versatile through their bodies, feathers, movements, and songs. In this global birding tour, we learn about these nomads of the sky.
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