The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World(2014)
The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World Synopsis
Renowned actor Simon Callow traces the 200-year history of Silent Night, traveling to Oberndorf and Salzburg to uncover the carol’s humble beginnings. The film follows the lives of Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber, two impoverished Austrian children whose paths converged in a small church, where Gruber’s melody joined Mohr’s lyrics to create the world’s most beloved carol. Born from hardship and hope after the Napoleonic wars, Silent Night transformed a quiet night’s story into a universal message of peace.
The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World (2014) is a documentary film directed by Peter Beveridge, released on December 18, 2014 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Simon Callow, Werner Thuswaldner, Martin Hochleitner and Renate Ebeling-Winkler.
- Director:
- Peter Beveridge
- Writers:
- Mark Hadley
- Producers:
- Peter Beveridge
- Status:
- Released
The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World (2014) Trailer
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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Callow
as Self - Host - Narrator
- Werner Thuswaldner
Werner Thuswaldner
as Self - Historian and author
- Martin Hochleitner
Martin Hochleitner
as Self - Historian and curator of the Salzburg Museum
- Renate Ebeling-Winkler
Renate Ebeling-Winkler
as Self - Vice President of the Silent Night Society
- Max Gurtner
Max Gurtner
as Self - Curator of the Stille Nacht Museum
Key crew
Directed by Peter Beveridge, written by Mark Hadley, produced by Peter Beveridge.
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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World (2014) is available to stream on PBS Living Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World?
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The main cast of The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World (2014) includes Simon Callow, Werner Thuswaldner, Martin Hochleitner, Renate Ebeling-Winkler and Max Gurtner. The film was directed by Peter Beveridge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World released?
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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World was released on December 18, 2014 and runs for 50m.
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