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      Khachaturian

      Released Oct 3, 2003 1h 16m Documentary List
      Reviews Composer Aram Khachaturian's life is examined in this documentary. As with many of his peers, Khachaturian's career blossomed in the USSR and represented an example of the culture that could flourish under Communist artistic policies. But, as this film makes clear, Khachaturian's approval was short-lived. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin turned on the composer, sending him into exile. He continued to create powerful music, though, that reflected his heritage and belief in the Communist Party. Read More Read Less

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      John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews remarkable first person glimpse into the inner circle of the Soviet composers Rated: B Oct 21, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Composer Aram Khachaturian's life is examined in this documentary. As with many of his peers, Khachaturian's career blossomed in the USSR and represented an example of the culture that could flourish under Communist artistic policies. But, as this film makes clear, Khachaturian's approval was short-lived. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin turned on the composer, sending him into exile. He continued to create powerful music, though, that reflected his heritage and belief in the Communist Party.
      Director
      Peter Rosen
      Distributor
      Seventh Art Releasing
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 3, 2003, Wide
      Runtime
      1h 16m