Brother Yusef
Synopsis
The path to Yusef Lateef was a journey into the unknown. We were aware that he is one of the great maestros of jazz and one of the last of his generation still alive. In an era of black culture that probably found its strongest form of expression in music, he was a contemporary and companion of those musicians who helped to shape and renew jazz: John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderley. Now, at the age of 84, Yusef Lateef lives withdrawn in his house in the woods somewhere in New England – in a room full of musical instruments. He still plays his saxophone today, as he has done for most of his life. (Humbert & Penzel)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Humbert, Werner Penzel
- Original Score
- Yusef Lateef
- Original Title
- Brother Yusef
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- CineNomad, Balzli & Fahrer Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert
Nicolas Humbert, Werner Penzel
Yusef Lateef
Simone Fürbringer
Dieter Fahrer
Department Leadership Roster
Simone Fürbringer
Editor
Nicolas Humbert
Writer
Werner Penzel
Director
Dieter Fahrer
Producer
Nicolas Humbert
Director
Werner Penzel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother Yusef
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What is Brother Yusef about?
The path to Yusef Lateef was a journey into the unknown. We were aware that he is one of the great maestros of jazz and one of the last of his generation still alive. In an era of black culture that probably found its strongest form of expression in music, he was a contemporary and companion of those musicians who helped to shape and renew jazz: John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderley. Now, at the age of 84, Yusef Lateef lives withdrawn in his house in the woods somewhere in New England – in a room full of musical instruments. He still plays his saxophone today, as he has done for most of his life. (Humbert & Penzel)
Who directed Brother Yusef?
Brother Yusef was directed by Werner Penzel, Nicolas Humbert.
Who stars in Brother Yusef?
The principal cast of Brother Yusef includes Yusef Lateef.
When was Brother Yusef released and how long is it?
Brother Yusef was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Brother Yusef?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother Yusef was composed by Yusef Lateef.