Silent Night: A Song for the World

Silent Night: A Song for the World

6.8IMDb Score
Released:2018-12-16
Duration:75 min
Director:Hannes Michael Schalle
Actors:Peter Simonischek, Kelly Clarkson, Joss Stone, Anggun, Josh Groban
Production:Moonlake Entertainment, ServusTV, ARTE, BR, NDR

Overview:

This documentary tells the story of the creation and cultural impact of the world's most famous Christmas carol, composed in 1818 in Salzburg, Austria, and since then translated into about 140 languages.

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