Enter the world of Dmitri Shostakovich—one of the most brilliant and fascinating composers of the 20th century—in this documentary by filmmaker Reiner Moritz. With British actor John Hurt as narrator, Moritz examines Shostakovich’s resilient career that testifies to the power of art in the face of a dictatorial terror regime. Highlights include extensive interviews with Shostakovich-specialist Valery Gergiev and excerpted performances by the Mariinsky Orchestra, Borodin Quartet, and the composer himself.

Available through May 31, 2021.