Where can I watch Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola worth watching?

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

When was Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola released?

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.

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Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1981, Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola is a music film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Banned by Soviet authorities when it was first completed, this requiem for Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Shostakovich pays homage to the remarkable works and difficult path of the influential artist. Through personal documents, performances and archival footage, this emotional study charts Shostakovich's turbulent life, from his early success to his disgrace under Stalin and his eventual embrace as one of his country's most gifted talents.

Who’s in it. Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola stars Tamara Alyoshina, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich and Andrei Zhdanov.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

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Where can I watch Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola worth watching?: Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?: Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola stars Tamara Alyoshina, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich and Andrei Zhdanov.
When was Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola released?: Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.