Brother of Sleep

Brother of Sleep

★ 6.7IMDb Score
Released:1995-09-08
Genre:Drama
Duration:132 min
Director:Joseph Vilsmaier
Actors:André Eisermann, Dana Vávrová, Ben Becker, Jochen Nickel, Jürgen Schornagel
Production:Dor Film, Kuchenreuther Filmproduktion GmbH, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, B. A. Filmproduktion

Overview:

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.

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