Sleep
Schlaf
“Who protects you when you dream?”
Synopsis
Mona’s days are filled with concern for her mother, a woman broken by her belief that her nightmares are real. In search of answers, Mona arrives in a village where she encounters an old family curse in a strange hotel.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 25, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Venus
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Friedrich, Michael Venus
- Original Score
- Johannes Lehniger, Sebastian Damerius
- Original Title
- Schlaf
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Junafilm, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Venus
Thomas Friedrich, Michael Venus
Johannes Lehniger, Sebastian Damerius
Marius von Felbert
Silke Olthoff
Verena Gräfe-Höft
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Venus
Director
Thomas Friedrich
Writer
Johannes Lehniger
Original Music Composer
Silke Olthoff
Editor
Verena Gräfe-Höft
Producer
Marius von Felbert
Director of Photography
Sebastian Damerius
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep
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What is Sleep about?
Mona’s days are filled with concern for her mother, a woman broken by her belief that her nightmares are real. In search of answers, Mona arrives in a village where she encounters an old family curse in a strange hotel.
Who directed Sleep?
Sleep was directed by Michael Venus.
Who stars in Sleep?
The principal cast of Sleep includes Gro Swantje Kohlhof, Sandra Hüller, August Schmölzer, Marion Kracht, Agata Buzek.
When was Sleep released and how long is it?
Sleep was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleep was composed by Johannes Lehniger, Sebastian Damerius.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleep?
Sleep holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).