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Plot

The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin documents how the famous composer wrote some of his most well-known work as a direct response to the oppressive tactics of the Russian leader. The film utilizes recordings of the symphonies along with archival footage in order to provide viewers with a historical context for the events discussed.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Documentary,Epic and Historical,Special Interest
Run Time:
76min.
DVD Release Date:
11/08/2005
Director(s):
Themes:
Totalitarian States,Musician's Life,Heads of State
Keywords:
Russian [nationality],authoritarian,classical-music,composer,dictator,leader,protest,symphony