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Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981)

Movie ★ 5.4 77 min

Music Documentary

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.

Semyon Aranovich Director Aleksandr Sokurov Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1981
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0174463
Language
Studio
Leningrad Documentary Film Studio

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Cast

Tamara Alyoshina Tamara Alyoshina Sergei Prokofiev Sergei Prokofiev Dmitri Shostakovich Dmitri Shostakovich Andrei Zhdanov Andrei Zhdanov

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola about?
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.
Who directed Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?
Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola was directed by Semyon Aranovich, Aleksandr Sokurov.
Who stars in Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?
Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola stars Tamara Alyoshina, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, Andrei Zhdanov.
When was Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola released?
Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola is a 1981 music, documentary film.
Where can I watch Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?
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