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Christopher Nupen

Born 1934-09-30
South Africa
Department: Directing

Biography

Christopher Nupen (1934-2023) was a South African-born filmmaker based in the United Kingdom specialising in biographical documentaries of musicians.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Christopher Nupen

Le Grand Échiquier
TV
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Le Grand Échiquier

1972
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The Trout
Movie
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The Trout

1970
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Ashkenazy Observed
Movie
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Ashkenazy Observed

1987
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We Want the Light
Movie
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We Want the Light

2004
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Double Concerto
Movie
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Double Concerto

1966
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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist
Movie
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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist

1978
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Listening through the Lens: The Christopher Nupen Films
Movie
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Listening through the Lens: The Christopher Nupen Films

2021
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Remembering Jacqueline Du Pre
Movie
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Remembering Jacqueline Du Pre

1994
TMDB4.5
Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music
Movie
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Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music

1999
TMDB4.3
Segovia at Los Olivos
Movie
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Segovia at Los Olivos

1976
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (33 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and TragedyJacqueline du Pré: Genius and TragedyDirectorMovie2025
Listening through the Lens: The Christopher Nupen FilmsListening through the Lens: The Christopher Nupen FilmsSelfMovie2021
Jacqueline du Pré: A Gift Beyond WordsJacqueline du Pré: A Gift Beyond WordsDirectorMovie2017
Jacqueline du Pré: A Gift Beyond WordsJacqueline du Pré: A Gift Beyond WordsWriterMovie2017
Alice Sommer: Everything Is a PresentAlice Sommer: Everything Is a PresentDirectorMovie2009
Alice Sommer: Everything Is a PresentAlice Sommer: Everything Is a PresentWriterMovie2009
Vivaldi Le Quattro StagioniVivaldi Le Quattro StagioniDirectorMovie2008
We Want the LightWe Want the LightDirectorMovie2004
Jacqueline du Pré in PortraitJacqueline du Pré in PortraitDirectorMovie2004
Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of MusicEvgeny Kissin: The Gift of MusicDirectorMovie1999
Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of MusicEvgeny Kissin: The Gift of MusicWriterMovie1999
Zubin Mehta: A World full of MusicThanksMovie1998
The Greatest Love and the Greatest SorrowThe Greatest Love and the Greatest SorrowDirectorMovie1994
Remembering Jacqueline Du PreRemembering Jacqueline Du PreDirectorMovie1994
Nathan Milstein: In PortraitNathan Milstein: In PortraitDirectorMovie1992
Nathan Milstein: In PortraitNathan Milstein: In PortraitWriterMovie1992
Tchaikovsky: Women & FateTchaikovsky: Women & FateDirectorMovie1988
Ashkenazy ObservedAshkenazy ObservedDirectorMovie1987
The Language Of The New MusicThe Language Of The New MusicDirectorMovie1985
Beethoven, Mozart & Brahms Piano ConcertosBeethoven, Mozart & Brahms Piano ConcertosDirectorMovie1979
Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso ViolinistItzhak Perlman: Virtuoso ViolinistDirectorMovie1978
Andrés Segovia: The Song of the GuitarAndrés Segovia: The Song of the GuitarProducerMovie1977
Andrés Segovia: The Song of the GuitarAndrés Segovia: The Song of the GuitarDirectorMovie1977
Segovia at Los OlivosSegovia at Los OlivosDirectorMovie1976
Segovia at Los OlivosSegovia at Los OlivosProducerMovie1976
Pinchas Zukerman: Here to Make MusicPinchas Zukerman: Here to Make MusicDirectorMovie1975
Le Grand ÉchiquierLe Grand ÉchiquierSelfTV Series1972
The TroutThe TroutDirectorMovie1970
The GhostDirectorMovie1970
Vladimir Ashkenazy: The Vital Juices Are RussianDirectorMovie1970
Double ConcertoDouble ConcertoDirectorMovie1966
Double ConcertoDouble ConcertoProducerMovie1966
Jacqueline Du Pré – And The Elgar Cello ConcertoJacqueline Du Pré – And The Elgar Cello ConcertoDirectorMovie—