The Ninth Hour
Het negende uur
Synopsis
Edward Schneider is asked to sing the St Matthew Passion in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. This is a great opportunity for him to avenge the eternal mockery to which he is subjected. However what no one sees is that the is having trouble with himself. He is not able to come to terms with the music of Bach and sing it credibly. Then there is Schneider's prostitute, Miriam. While she despises her client, she is also financially dependent on him. Miriam is also at a turning point in her life through her battles with her daughter, who does not have much respect for her mother's profession.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerrard Verhage
- Screenplay & Story
- Ger Beukenkamp, Pieter Nouwen
- Original Score
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Original Title
- Het negende uur
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerrard Verhage
Ger Beukenkamp, Pieter Nouwen
Johann Sebastian Bach
Paul Voorthuysen, Chiem van Houweninge
Department Leadership Roster
Gerrard Verhage
Director
Ger Beukenkamp
Writer
Paul Voorthuysen
Producer
Chiem van Houweninge
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ninth Hour
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What is The Ninth Hour about?
Edward Schneider is asked to sing the St Matthew Passion in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. This is a great opportunity for him to avenge the eternal mockery to which he is subjected. However what no one sees is that the is having trouble with himself. He is not able to come to terms with the music of Bach and sing it credibly. Then there is Schneider's prostitute, Miriam. While she despises her client, she is also financially dependent on him. Miriam is also at a turning point in her life through her battles with her daughter, who does not have much respect for her mother's profession.
Who directed The Ninth Hour?
The Ninth Hour was directed by Gerrard Verhage.
Who stars in The Ninth Hour?
The principal cast of The Ninth Hour includes Carla Hardy, Bart Klever, Has Drijver, Henri Garcin, Caro Lenssen.
When was The Ninth Hour released and how long is it?
The Ninth Hour was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ninth Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ninth Hour was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Is The Ninth Hour based on a book or true story?
The Ninth Hour is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pieter Nouwen".