CAN and Me
“Silence turns into music”
Synopsis
In 1968, musician Irmin Schmidt and friends founded the avant-garde band "Can", which achieved worldwide fame. Schmidt also made a name for himself as a composer for films by Wim Wenders. In this documentary, the charismatic sound tinkerer looks back on his life and career.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Irmin Schmidt
Self
Hildegard Schmidt
Self
Roland Klick
Self
Wim Wenders
Self
Gregor Schwellenbach
Self
Helmut Zerlett
Self
Brian Eno
Self
Donata Wenders
Self
Holger Czukay
Self (archive footage)
Jaki Liebezeit
Self (archive footage)
Michael Karoli
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm Mooney
Self (archive footage)
Damo Suzuki
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
18. Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tessa Knapp, Michael P. Aust
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Schygulla
- Original Score
- Markus Aust
- Original Title
- CAN and Me
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- TelevisorTroika GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tessa Knapp, Michael P. Aust
Sarah Schygulla
Markus Aust
Henning Marquaß
Department Leadership Roster
Tessa Knapp
Director
Michael P. Aust
Director
Henning Marquaß
Editor
Sarah Schygulla
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About CAN and Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is CAN and Me about?
In 1968, musician Irmin Schmidt and friends founded the avant-garde band "Can", which achieved worldwide fame. Schmidt also made a name for himself as a composer for films by Wim Wenders. In this documentary, the charismatic sound tinkerer looks back on his life and career.
Who directed CAN and Me?
CAN and Me was directed by Tessa Knapp, Michael P. Aust.
Who stars in CAN and Me?
The principal cast of CAN and Me includes Irmin Schmidt, Hildegard Schmidt, Roland Klick, Wim Wenders, Gregor Schwellenbach.
When was CAN and Me released and how long is it?
CAN and Me was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for CAN and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for CAN and Me was composed by Markus Aust.