The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World
Synopsis
Renowned actor Simon Callow traces the 200-year history of Silent Night, traveling to Oberndorf and Salzburg to uncover the carol’s humble beginnings. The film follows the lives of Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber, two impoverished Austrian children whose paths converged in a small church, where Gruber’s melody joined Mohr’s lyrics to create the world’s most beloved carol. Born from hardship and hope after the Napoleonic wars, Silent Night transformed a quiet night’s story into a universal message of peace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Beveridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Hadley
- Original Title
- The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Beveridge
Mark Hadley
Wayne Osborne
Peter Beveridge
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Beveridge
Producer
Peter Beveridge
Director
Wayne Osborne
Editor
Mark Hadley
Writer
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What is The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World about?
Renowned actor Simon Callow traces the 200-year history of Silent Night, traveling to Oberndorf and Salzburg to uncover the carol’s humble beginnings. The film follows the lives of Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber, two impoverished Austrian children whose paths converged in a small church, where Gruber’s melody joined Mohr’s lyrics to create the world’s most beloved carol. Born from hardship and hope after the Napoleonic wars, Silent Night transformed a quiet night’s story into a universal message of peace.
Who directed The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World?
The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World was directed by Peter Beveridge.
Who stars in The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World?
The principal cast of The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World includes Simon Callow, Werner Thuswaldner, Martin Hochleitner, Renate Ebeling-Winkler, Max Gurtner.
When was The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World released and how long is it?
The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 50m.