Shostakovich: Sonata for Viola (1981)

Name: Shostakovich: Sonata for Viola
Rating: 3.7

3.7 of 5 from 45 ratings

1h 15min

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Synopsis:: Banned in the U.S.S.R. until 1986, Sonata for Viola documents the life of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. In addition to being a deeply moving profile of a musical genius, the film bears witness to the joy of modern music. It shows how the Maestro, despite the drawbacks of his time, overcame the storms of history and human frailty. It is illustrated with rare archival footage skilfully chosen by Alexander Sokurov.
Actors:: Tamara Alyoshina, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, Joseph Stalin, Andrei Zhdanov
Directors:: Semyon Aranovich, Aleksandr Sokurov
Writers:: Boris Dobrodeyev
Aka:: Altovaya sonata. Dmitriy Shostakovich
Studio:: Ideale Audience
Genres:: Documentary, Music & Musicals
Countries:: Soviet Union