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Testimony

1988Movie2 h 37 min

DramaHistory
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

The story of the great Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and his life and career during the rule of Stalin.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Tony Palmer
Written by
Tony Palmer, David Rudkin
Produced by
Tony Palmer, Michael Henry, Michael Kustow
Music by
Zeljko Marasovich

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Facts

November 1, 1988 · 2 h 37 min · Drama, History

Released
November 1, 1988
Runtime
2 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Testimony worth watching?"

Questions about Testimony

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Testimony worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching Testimony?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Testimony plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.