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Release Date:
13 September 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Wer liebt, schläft nicht.Plot:
In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Brilliant. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| André Eisermann | ... | Elias | |
| Dana Vávrová | ... | Elsbeth | |
| Ben Becker | ... | Peter | |
| Jochen Nickel | ... | Köhler Michel | |
| Jürgen Schornagel | ... | Kurat Benzer / Curate Benzer | |
| Paulus Manker | ... | Oskar | |
| Michaela Rosen | ... | Seffin | |
| Péter Franke | ... | Seff | |
| Detlef Bothe | ... | Lukas | |
| Michael Mendl | ... | Nulf | |
| Eva Mattes | ... | Nulfin | |
| Angelika Bartsch | ... | Burga | |
| Lena Stolze | ... | Oskarin | |
| Heinz Emigholz | ... | Haintz | |
| Regina Fritsch | ... | Hebamme / Midwife |
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Rated R for violent and disturbing images, and for some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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127 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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Komm O Tod, 'Du Schlafes Bruder' moreFAQ
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To the person who said this film is not worth your time ... well, your "review" of the film is not worth the time of half the members of IMDb, but why should I be surprised when all I ever find on this website are people trying to outwit each other with their supposed intellectual superiority? The film is based on a book by Robert Schneider, who also wrote the screenplay. Having read both the book and seen the film, I think the film was a decent adaptation. As one review I read said, the director did seem to take a more stylistic and overall artistic angle on the story, and as such much of the finest material from the book was lost.
However, the film itself is still an excellent piece of work and stands on its own, aside from the book, as a remarkable movie. I'm not sure I noticed anything about "horrible sound effects", but I remember first seeing this film several years ago on Bravo late one night, and I could not get it out of my head for the next several YEARS ... until I discovered Amazon and was able to find an imported copy to purchase for my own. Only a year ago did I actually read the book, which was incredibly engrossing, and I encourage anyone who enjoyed the film to tackle the literary version as well.
The cinematography and the overwhelming metaphysical essence present in this film are what truly sucked me in. The story itself is simply beautiful in the same way that any tragedy, whether Greek or Shakespearean or whathaveyou, is captivatingly melancholy. It resonates within you and makes your heart ache for days afterward. Personally, I found the main character, Elias, to be the most fascinating element of the film. And of course, the scene in which he "opens the gates of heaven" with his sheer musical virtuosity is riveting to behold. This film is truly a delectable treat for the senses.
Anyone who is truly passionate about their talent or art will relate to the "tortured artist" persona that is Elias - the isolation, the dedication to your craft in spite of other desires which we cannot displace, and the embodiment of the emotional realm that so frequently serves as the origin of our inspiration ... this is what the story is truly about. If you can appreciate that, you will love this film.