Brothers, Let Us Be Merry
Brüder, lasst uns lustig sein
Synopsis
As part of the 2006 Mozart Year, 28 Austrian filmmakers, including Ulrich Seidl, were commissioned to create a minute-long film featuring Mozart's music. Seidl decided on the slaves' chorus from Zaide: "Brothers, let us be merry and bravely defy adversity" rings out while two dimly-lit men give themselves over to purposeless pleasure. They masturbate mechanically and monotonously. Paper towels stand ready next to them, as if waiting for consummation, the climax. Nietzsche claimed that all pleasure seeks to be eternal; Brothers, Let Us Be Merry depicts the hangover left by this unfulfilled utopia.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrich Seidl
- Original Title
- Brüder, lasst uns lustig sein
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrich Seidl
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrich Seidl
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brothers, Let Us Be Merry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brothers, Let Us Be Merry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brothers, Let Us Be Merry about?
As part of the 2006 Mozart Year, 28 Austrian filmmakers, including Ulrich Seidl, were commissioned to create a minute-long film featuring Mozart's music. Seidl decided on the slaves' chorus from Zaide: "Brothers, let us be merry and bravely defy adversity" rings out while two dimly-lit men give themselves over to purposeless pleasure. They masturbate mechanically and monotonously. Paper towels stand ready next to them, as if waiting for consummation, the climax. Nietzsche claimed that all pleasure seeks to be eternal; Brothers, Let Us Be Merry depicts the hangover left by this unfulfilled utopia.
Who directed Brothers, Let Us Be Merry?
Brothers, Let Us Be Merry was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Who stars in Brothers, Let Us Be Merry?
The principal cast of Brothers, Let Us Be Merry includes Not specified.
When was Brothers, Let Us Be Merry released and how long is it?
Brothers, Let Us Be Merry was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1m.