The documentary explores how Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich used his symphonies as a subtle form of protest against Stalin's brutal policies during World War II, as speaking out openly would have been too dangerous.
The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich used his symphonies as a subtle yet powerful form of resistance against Stalin's regime, expressing discontent and outrage through his Fourth to Ninth Symphony.
