Brother of Sleep (1995)

6.7/10 127 min Drama

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.

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

Detlef Bothe

Lukas

Michael Mendl

Nulf

Eva Mattes

Nulfin

Angelika Bartsch

Burga

Lena Stolze

Oskarin

Heinz Emigholz

Haintz

Regina Fritsch

Midwife

Herbert Knaup

Cantor Goller

Gilbert von Sohlern

Birge Schade

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