Leningrad Symphony (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, Leningrad Symphony is a drama, war and documentary film directed by Carsten Gutschmidt.
What it’s about. August 1942: Amidst the unimaginable suffering inflicted during the blockade of Leningrad by the German Wehrmacht, an orchestra director was given an almost impossible task: to stage the premiere of Dimitri Shostakovitch's "Leningrad Symphony". The performance became a symbol of the brief triumph of culture over the barbarism of war.
Who’s in it. Leningrad Symphony stars Matthias Bundschuh as Karl Eliasberg, Florian Fischer as Nkwd Officer, Elvinas Juodkazis as Marine and Tino Mewes as Wolfgang Buff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Leningrad Symphony sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leningrad Symphony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leningrad Symphony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Leningrad Symphony (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leningrad Symphony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leningrad Symphony worth watching?
- Leningrad Symphony holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Leningrad Symphony?
- Leningrad Symphony stars Matthias Bundschuh, Florian Fischer, Elvinas Juodkazis, Tino Mewes and Anja Antonowicz.
- When was Leningrad Symphony released?
- Leningrad Symphony was released in 2017.