6.3
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
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Rating: 6.3
Overview
The life and work of the great Russian composer Dmitriy Shostakovich is presented in this documentary through rare images and audios from many archives, at one time censored by the Soviet government. A brief take on his life, from his transition as an early prodigy to a first rate artist, his celebrated compositions and the final years with a declining health.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
The life and work of the great Russian composer Dmitriy Shostakovich is presented in this documentary through rare images and audios from many archives, at one time censored by the Soviet government. A brief take on his life, from his transition as an early prodigy to a first rate artist, his celebrated compositions and the final years with a declining health.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
This documentary explores the life and work of Dmitri Shostakovich under the Soviet regime, focusing on the struggle for artistic freedom against state oppression. Its humanistic critique of totalitarianism and affirmation of individual expression are broadly shared values across the political spectrum, leading to a neutral rating.
This film, focusing on the classical composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his Viola Sonata, adheres to traditional representation given its subject matter, which does not involve fictional roles for intentional diversification. The narrative primarily centers on the composer and his music, without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film implicitly portrays Christianity positively by framing the Soviet state's suppression of Russian Orthodox culture as an oppressive act, thereby positioning the audience to sympathize with the suppressed faith.
Reflecting Shostakovich's known empathy, the film portrays Judaism positively by condemning antisemitism and celebrating the resilience of Jewish culture in the face of persecution.
The film, a documentary focusing on the life and work of composer Dmitri Shostakovich, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on his musical legacy and personal struggles within the Soviet era, without touching upon queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical work about the male composer Dmitri Shostakovich. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that any established historical figure or canonical character is portrayed on screen as a different gender.
The film is a documentary-drama primarily featuring archival footage of the historical figure Dmitri Shostakovich and interviews. There are no instances of a canonically or historically established character being portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.2
5.3
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