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20241h 25mNorway

How Music Plays Us

Hva vi snakker om når vi snakker om musikk

Synopsis

What is it that gives music its unique power? And what, exactly, do we mean when we say that music is magical? These are some of the questions director Mats Andersen sets out to answer in his new film. HOW MUSIC PLAYS US is a scientific documentary which takes us from the studios of some of today’s most prominent Norwegian musicians (Aurora Aksnes, Kjetil Møster, Jonas Benyoub) and way back to the early stages of human evolution where the physiological, mental and psychological foundation for our love affair with music was laid.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Bergen International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mats Andersen
Screenplay & Story
Mats Andersen, Kjetil Vikene
Original Title
Hva vi snakker om når vi snakker om musikk
Country of Origin
Norway
Spoken Languages
Norwegian, English
Runtime
1h 25m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mats Andersen

Screenplay & Story

Mats Andersen, Kjetil Vikene

Director of Photography

Øystein Fykse, Eirik Holst Aagård, Sjur Pollen

Producers

Trude Refsahl

Department Leadership Roster

Mats Andersen

Director

Mats Andersen

Writer

Kjetil Vikene

Writer

Trude Refsahl

Producer

Øystein Fykse

Director of Photography

Eirik Holst Aagård

Director of Photography

Sjur Pollen

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for How Music Plays Us.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How Music Plays Us

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is How Music Plays Us about?

What is it that gives music its unique power? And what, exactly, do we mean when we say that music is magical? These are some of the questions director Mats Andersen sets out to answer in his new film. HOW MUSIC PLAYS US is a scientific documentary which takes us from the studios of some of today’s most prominent Norwegian musicians (Aurora Aksnes, Kjetil Møster, Jonas Benyoub) and way back to the early stages of human evolution where the physiological, mental and psychological foundation for our love affair with music was laid.

Who directed How Music Plays Us?

How Music Plays Us was directed by Mats Andersen.

Who stars in How Music Plays Us?

The principal cast of How Music Plays Us includes Kjartan Kristiansen, Aurora Aksnes, Kjetil Møster, Jonas Benyoub, Edvard Valberg.

When was How Music Plays Us released and how long is it?

How Music Plays Us was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.