Narcissus and Goldmund

2020 1h 50m DE

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6.3

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 64★6.3IMDB · 1,163

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Synopsis

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In the dark middle ages, young unruly Goldmund is sent to a monastery by his father to atone for the sins of his mother, who abandoned them. There, he meets Narcissus, a brilliant, scholarly novice who is introverted and aloof. A unique and deep life-long friendship is born. Narcissus chooses to remain detached from the world in prayer and meditation. Goldmund, passionate, sensual and impulsive, runs away from the monastery to live a picaresque wanderer’s life, his amorous and artistic adventures leading him to discover the extremes of both ecstasy and pain. Several thrilling years pass until one day these friends cross paths again...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sabin Tambrea
Narziss
Jannis Niewöhner
Goldmund
Emilia Schüle
Lydia
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Meister Niklaus
Jessica Schwarz
Rebekka
Roxane Duran
Lisbeth
Kida Khodr Ramadan
Anselm
Sunnyi Melles
Gräfin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky
Writers: Stefan Ruzowitzky, Robert Gold
Languages: German
Countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, shot by Benedict Neuenfels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Henning Fuchs. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Britta Nahler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sabin Tambrea and Jannis Niewöhner and Emilia Schüle carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9014656 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stefan Ruzowitzky directs. Benedict Neuenfels behind the camera. Henning Fuchs scores. Britta Nahler cuts. Produced in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, United States of America. Dialogue in German.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2International production across 5 countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, United States of America.
3Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, shot by Benedict Neuenfels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Henning Fuchs. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Britta Nahler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sabin Tambrea and Jannis Niewöhner and Emilia Schüle carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt9014656 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.