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Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981): Cast

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Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola is a 1981 music documentary directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and Semyon Aranovich, starring Dmitri Shostakovich, Tamara Alyoshina and Andrei Zhdanov. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola About?

The premise of Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola without spoilers.

Through rare censored photographs and audio recordings from Soviet-era archives, the documentary traces the life and work of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. It follows his evolution from a child prodigy to a master of 20th‑century music, highlights celebrated compositions, and examines his final years marked by declining health.

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola Cast

Dmitri Shostakovich leads the cast, with Tamara Alyoshina and Andrei Zhdanov. Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and Semyon Aranovich; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Aleksandr Sokurov and Semyon Aranovich

More films directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and Semyon Aranovich, best-rated first: The Sun, Alexandra, Russian Ark and Father and Son.

Videos

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola Videos

2 videos: 2 clips.

Дмитрий Шостакович. Альтовая соната [1]
  • Clip Дмитрий Шостакович. Альтовая соната [2]
Details

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Dmitry Shostakovich. Alto Sonata” and “Sonate pour alto. Dimitri Chostakovitch”.

Also known as
  • Dmitry Shostakovich. Alto Sonata
  • Sonate pour alto. Dimitri Chostakovitch

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Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola released?

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola was released in 1981.

Who directed Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and Semyon Aranovich.

More films by Aleksandr Sokurov

Who is in the cast of Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola?

Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola stars Dmitri Shostakovich, Tamara Alyoshina and Andrei Zhdanov, among 4 credited actors.

Does Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola have a post-credit scene?

No. Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola in?

The original language of Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola is Russian.

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