Brother of Sleep

1995 2h 12m DE

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 36

Drama

Synopsis

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In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains. While growing up he is considered strange by the other villagers and discovers his love of music, especially rebuilding and playing the organ at the village church. After experiencing an "acoustic wonder", his eye color changes and he can hear even the most subtle sounds.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

André Eisermann
Elias
Dana Vávrová
Elsbeth
Ben Becker
Peter
Jochen Nickel
Köhler Michel
Jürgen Schornagel
Curate Benzer
Paulus Manker
Oskar
Michaela Rosen
Seffin
Peter Franke
Seff

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joseph Vilsmaier
Writers: Robert Schneider, Joseph Vilsmaier
Languages: German
Countries: Austria, Germany

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Austria, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, shot by Joseph Vilsmaier. 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 Winfried Grabe. 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 Alexander Berner 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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André Eisermann and Dana Vávrová and Ben Becker carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114354 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joseph Vilsmaier directs. Joseph Vilsmaier behind the camera. Winfried Grabe scores. Alexander Berner cuts. Produced in Austria, Germany. Dialogue in German.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Austria, Germany.
3Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, shot by Joseph Vilsmaier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Winfried Grabe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Alexander Berner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6André Eisermann and Dana Vávrová and Ben Becker carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0114354 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 21 themes, including "dying and death", "suicide", "new love", "lovesickness".