
This feature-doc tells the epic story of the Faberge name, from Imperial Russia until the present-day, spanning one hundred and fifty years of turbulent history, romance, artistic development and commercial exploitation. From the bejewel led Easter eggs of the Romanov Tsarinas to the 1970s allure of 'Brut by Faberge' aftershave, and from the Russian revolution to today's high-fashion glitz in New York and London, the film explores a multi-faceted world that began with one man... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
Sorry, we can't find any suggestions at the moment.
This feature-doc tells the epic story of the Faberge name, from Imperial Russia until the present-day, spanning one hundred and fifty years of turbulent history, romance, artistic development and commercial exploitation. From the bejewel led Easter eggs of the Romanov Tsarinas to the 1970s allure of 'Brut by Faberge' aftershave, and from the Russian revolution to today's high-fashion glitz in New York and London, the film explores a multi-faceted world that began with one man: the prodigiously talented Peter Carl Faberge, Court Jeweler of St Petersburg. Shot at locations across Russia, Europe and USA (including the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II), the film features interview contributions from the world's foremost Faberge authorities, as well as personal reminiscences from Faberge family members.
Leave your thoughts about Faberge: A Life of Its Own.
| Total FilmAndrew LowryAll the same, in these austere times, seeing well-offs enthusing over their latest status object will stick in many viewers throats. |
| Empire MagazineDavid ParkinsonLittle analytical insight or visual flair in this lacklustre documentary. |
| User ReviewPorter DI got to see this excellent documentary this afternoon, followed by a visit to the Faberge exhibit at the Oklahoma Musum of Art. There were 4-5 of the famous eggs, plus many more pieces. The movie helped our understanding a great deal. Do not be dissuaded by the negative review before this one. It is off on all counts. The movie goes to great lengths to continually set the work of Faberge in the evolving historical context of Tsarist and post-Tsarist Russia. It also explains and illustrate the career of Faberge, as well as the many techniques that went into making these one-of-a-kind pieces. The previous reviewer must have had his eyes closed for most of the movie to say it had "little visual flair." The cinematography was excellent in giving a great appreciation the artwork. This documentary was illustrious in every way. Highly recommended. |