The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin
Synopsis
A documentary film about Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich. It focuses on the period between 1936 and 1945, during which Shostakovich composed his Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Symphonies, but also briefly discusses other works in the composer's oeuvre, such as his Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Weinstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Gemma van Zeventer
- Original Title
- The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Rhombus Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Weinstein
Gemma van Zeventer
David New
Department Leadership Roster
Gemma van Zeventer
Writer
Larry Weinstein
Director
David New
Editor
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What is The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin about?
A documentary film about Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich. It focuses on the period between 1936 and 1945, during which Shostakovich composed his Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Symphonies, but also briefly discusses other works in the composer's oeuvre, such as his Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District.
Who directed The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin?
The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin was directed by Larry Weinstein.
Who stars in The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin?
The principal cast of The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin includes Dmitri Shostakovich, Valery Gergiev.
When was The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin released and how long is it?
The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.