Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981)
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.
Director: Semyon Aranovich, Aleksandr Sokurov
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Cast
Screenplay
- Boris Dobrodeev (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Yuri Aleksandrov
Editing: Sergey Ivanov
Production: Leningrad Documentary Film Studio
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Semyon Aranovich, Aleksandr Sokurov
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
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.
- How long is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?
- Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?
- Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola produced?
- Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola was produced in Soviet Union.