In 1990 I made a film to celebrate Yehudi Menuhin’s 75th birthday. At least, that was the ‘commission’ from Channel Four television. It subsequently won numerous prizes around the world.
It also provoked a maelstrom of protest from Menuhin aficionados as well as from many members of the Menuhin family, especially Lady Diana and Yehudi himself. However, Jerry Kruppnick wrote in the New York Star; “This is an extraordinary family portrait. It brings tears to our eyes. Just the glorious music alone is worth watching of this eye-and and-ear-boggling film”. Tony Palmer
UK 1990 Tony Palmer 105m
Sun 10 May 20:00
Tickets £8
