Brother of Sleep(1995)
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Brother of Sleep Synopsis
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.
Brother of Sleep (1995) is a drama film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, released on September 8, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars André Eisermann, Dana Vávrová, Ben Becker and Jochen Nickel. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Vilsmaier
- Writers:
- Robert Schneider, Robert Schneider, Joseph Vilsmaier
- Producers:
- Danny Krausz, Joseph Vilsmaier
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Vilsmaier
- Composer:
- Hubert von Goisern
- Production:
- Dor Film, Kuchenreuther Filmproduktion GmbH, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, B. A. Filmproduktion
- Revenue:
- $97,848
- Status:
- Released
Brother of Sleep Cast & Crew
Main cast
André Eisermann
as Elias
Dana Vávrová
as Elsbeth
Ben Becker
as Peter
Jochen Nickel
as Köhler Michel
Jürgen Schornagel
as Curate Benzer
Paulus Manker
as Oskar
Michaela Rosen
as Seffin
Peter Franke
as Seff
Detlef Bothe
as Lukas
Michael Mendl
as Nulf
Eva Mattes
as Nulfin
Angelika Bartsch
as Burga
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, written by Robert Schneider, Robert Schneider and Joseph Vilsmaier, produced by Danny Krausz and Joseph Vilsmaier.
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Brother of Sleep Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 36 ratings.
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Brother of Sleep – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brother of Sleep online?
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Who stars in Brother of Sleep?
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The main cast of Brother of Sleep (1995) includes André Eisermann, Dana Vávrová, Ben Becker, Jochen Nickel and Jürgen Schornagel. The film was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brother of Sleep released?
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Brother of Sleep was released on September 8, 1995 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Brother of Sleep worth watching?
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Brother of Sleep (1995) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.