The Noise of Time
The story follows the trajectory of the Russian composer’s life and career, beginning in 1936 when Shostakovich, aged 30, faces Stalin’s wrath after his opera is condemned. A stroke of luck prevents him from becoming a casualty of the Great Terror, and for decades he has to weigh appeasing those in power in Soviet Russia against the integrity of his music.
Director: Jan Komasa
Genre: Drama
Cast
- August Diehl - Dimitri Shostakovich
- Andrea Riseborough - Nina Shostakovich
Screenplay
- Julian Barnes (Novel)
- Christopher Hampton
Production: Zero One Film, Aurum Film, Wildgaze Films
Country: Germany, Poland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jan Komasa
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Noise of Time about?
- The story follows the trajectory of the Russian composer’s life and career, beginning in 1936 when Shostakovich, aged 30, faces Stalin’s wrath after his opera is condemned. A stroke of luck prevents him from becoming a casualty of the Great Terror, and for decades he has to weigh appeasing those in power in Soviet Russia against the integrity of his music.
- Who directed The Noise of Time?
- The Noise of Time was directed by Jan Komasa.
- Who stars in The Noise of Time?
- The Noise of Time stars August Diehl, Andrea Riseborough.
- What genre is The Noise of Time?
- The Noise of Time is a Drama film.
- Where was The Noise of Time produced?
- The Noise of Time was produced in Germany, Poland, United Kingdom.