Soldiers of Music
1991 · 88 min
Documentary showing the return to his native Russia of Mstislav Rostropovitch, includes extensive performance footage and coverage of political and personal matters for the cellist.
Directed by Bob Eisenhardt
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MovieDocumentary
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MovieDocumentary
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MovieDocumentary
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