Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola
5.4
9 votes
1981
1h 17m
Music
Documentary
Overview
The life and work of the great Russian composer Dmitriy Shostakovich is presented in this documentary through rare images and audios from many archives, at one time censored by the Soviet government. A brief take on his life, from his transition as an early prodigy to a first rate artist, his celebrated compositions and the final years with a declining health.
Directed by Semyon Aranovich, Aleksandr Sokurov
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1981
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
Russian
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