Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces
Synopsis
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich's death in 2015, filmmaker Reiner Moritz produced his documentary Dmitri Shostakovich, A Man of Many Faces. With British actor John Hurt as narrator, Moritz examines Shostakovich's life, focusing in on two events in particular: the 1936 banning of his highly successful opera Lady Mabeth of the Mtsensk District, and the composer's labelling as a "formalist and cosmopolitan" in 1948. Despite such setbacks, Shostakovich went on to pursue a resilient and fulfilling career that testifies to the power of art in the face of a dictatorial terror regime. In telling his story, Mortiz weaves together rare footage of the composer himself talking and performing his Concerto for Piano, Trumpet, and Strings with captivating performances of his 15 symphonies and 6 concertos by Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra and filmed excerpts of Lady Macbeth and his quartets.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reiner Moritz
- Original Title
- Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Telmondis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reiner Moritz
Department Leadership Roster
Reiner Moritz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces about?
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich's death in 2015, filmmaker Reiner Moritz produced his documentary Dmitri Shostakovich, A Man of Many Faces. With British actor John Hurt as narrator, Moritz examines Shostakovich's life, focusing in on two events in particular: the 1936 banning of his highly successful opera Lady Mabeth of the Mtsensk District, and the composer's labelling as a "formalist and cosmopolitan" in 1948. Despite such setbacks, Shostakovich went on to pursue a resilient and fulfilling career that testifies to the power of art in the face of a dictatorial terror regime. In telling his story, Mortiz weaves together rare footage of the composer himself talking and performing his Concerto for Piano, Trumpet, and Strings with captivating performances of his 15 symphonies and 6 concertos by Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra and filmed excerpts of Lady Macbeth and his quartets.
Who directed Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces?
Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces was directed by Reiner Moritz.
Who stars in Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces?
The principal cast of Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces includes John Hurt.
When was Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces released and how long is it?
Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces?
Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).