The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin
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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| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Germany, Canada |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Larry Weinstein |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (5 votes) |
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The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin is an acquired taste at 4.8/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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