Silent Night
“The powerful true story behind the most popular Christmas carol of all time”
Synopsis
In 1818, when Joseph Mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in Oberndorf, a small Austrian town near Salzburg, the young man is full of ideas and ideals. His passion to bring the church closer to the common people sets him on a collision course with his new superior, Father Nostler. When Mohr organizes a church choir that includes outcasts from the local tavern and performs in German instead of Latin, Nostler threatens him with disciplinary action. Their relationship further deteriorates when Maria a regular tavern patron, surprisingly joins the performance of the all-male church choir. As Mohr's initial successes start to crumble and his efforts backfire on him, he loses all hope and faces a trial of faith. The night before Christmas, Mohr has to decide if he will accept defeat and leave Oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the Holy Night.
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Silent Night BYUtv Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-07
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Carsten Clemens
Joseph Mohr
Markus von Lingen
Franz Gruber
Janina Elkin
Maria
Alexander E. Fennon
Decker
Matthias Kupfer
Sacristan Miller
Clemens Aap Lindenberg
Father Noestler
Manuel Mairhofer
Anton
Florence Matousek
Klara
Vlasto Peyitch
Doctor
Robert Spitz
Kessler
Anton Grünbeck
Schiffer
Walter Sachers
Innkeeper
Henry Vuissa
Johannes
Christian Buse
Hiernle
Laurie Vukich
Mrs. Gruber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Vuissa
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Vuissa
- Original Score
- James Schafer
- Original Title
- Silent Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mirror Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Vuissa
Christian Vuissa
James Schafer
Ty Arnold
Ludwig Einklang
Scott Swofford, Derek Marquis, Christian Vuissa
Department Leadership Roster
Jyllian Petrie
Costume Design
Christian Vuissa
Writer
Ludwig Einklang
Editor
Curtis McOsker
Production Design
Christian Vuissa
Director
Christian Vuissa
Producer
Ty Arnold
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Night
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What is Silent Night about?
In 1818, when Joseph Mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in Oberndorf, a small Austrian town near Salzburg, the young man is full of ideas and ideals. His passion to bring the church closer to the common people sets him on a collision course with his new superior, Father Nostler. When Mohr organizes a church choir that includes outcasts from the local tavern and performs in German instead of Latin, Nostler threatens him with disciplinary action. Their relationship further deteriorates when Maria a regular tavern patron, surprisingly joins the performance of the all-male church choir. As Mohr's initial successes start to crumble and his efforts backfire on him, he loses all hope and faces a trial of faith. The night before Christmas, Mohr has to decide if he will accept defeat and leave Oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the Holy Night.
Who directed Silent Night?
Silent Night was directed by Christian Vuissa.
Who stars in Silent Night?
The principal cast of Silent Night includes Carsten Clemens, Markus von Lingen, Janina Elkin, Alexander E. Fennon, Matthias Kupfer.
When was Silent Night released and how long is it?
Silent Night was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Night was composed by James Schafer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Night?
Silent Night holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).