Dear Brother
Bruderliebe
Synopsis
Markus Becker is hit by a car, dragged along, his head bashed on a curb and he falls into a coma. The doctors don’t believe that the 45-year-old will survive the next five to ten days. His father makes preparations for the funeral. Markus’ brother Michael refuses to accept this fate and begins an extraordinary battle. In his brother’s apartment he seals Markus’ clothes to preserve the smell. He records the neighbors’ voices. Every day, Michael exposes his brother to things that are familiar and films everything that is part of Markus’ life with a DV camera. He wants to keep him in his world and to bring this world to his bedside. He documents every step of Markus’ development, risking his own life in the process, wishing that his brother will one day regain the ability to lead a normal life. This full-length documentary accompanies Michael Becker for 10 years on his unwavering and creative mission to bring his brother Markus back to life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Horn
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Horn
- Original Score
- Jörg Follert
- Original Title
- Bruderliebe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Release Date
- 28/11/2019
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- CORSO Film, ZDF, ARTE, Hornfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Horn
Julia Horn
Jörg Follert
Timm Lange
Johannes Hiroshi Nakajima, Alexandra Karaoulis
Erik Winker, Martin Roelly
Department Leadership Roster
Jörg Follert
Original Music Composer
Johannes Hiroshi Nakajima
Editor
Erik Winker
Producer
Martin Roelly
Producer
Alexandra Karaoulis
Editor
Julia Horn
Writer
Timm Lange
Director of Photography
Julia Horn
Director
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What is Dear Brother about?
Markus Becker is hit by a car, dragged along, his head bashed on a curb and he falls into a coma. The doctors don’t believe that the 45-year-old will survive the next five to ten days. His father makes preparations for the funeral. Markus’ brother Michael refuses to accept this fate and begins an extraordinary battle. In his brother’s apartment he seals Markus’ clothes to preserve the smell. He records the neighbors’ voices. Every day, Michael exposes his brother to things that are familiar and films everything that is part of Markus’ life with a DV camera. He wants to keep him in his world and to bring this world to his bedside. He documents every step of Markus’ development, risking his own life in the process, wishing that his brother will one day regain the ability to lead a normal life. This full-length documentary accompanies Michael Becker for 10 years on his unwavering and creative mission to bring his brother Markus back to life.
Who directed Dear Brother?
Dear Brother was directed by Julia Horn.
Who stars in Dear Brother?
The principal cast of Dear Brother includes Markus Becker, Michael Becker, Frank Becker, Rudolf Becker, Mirko Becker.
When was Dear Brother released and how long is it?
Dear Brother was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Brother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Brother was composed by Jörg Follert.