Book Hunters
Die Bücherjäger
“Fight for the knowledge of the world”
Synopsis
When chaos reigns, while barbaric and fanatical rulers, both ecclesiastical and secular, systematically burn entire libraries, book hunters, secret heroes of history, travel the world saving and copying texts, threatened by the madness of censors, with the noble purpose of preventing the ultimate loss of human knowledge.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Levin
Self - Narrator (voice)
Najeeb Michaeel
Self - Dominican Monk
Columba Stewart
Self - Benedictine Monk
Chiara Raimondo
Self - Archaeologist
Stephen Greenblatt
Self - Literature Scholar
Letizia Mandate
Self - Greek Culture Scholar
Vito Mocella
Self - Optical Engineer
Mustafa Jahie
Self - Librarian
Andrea Dautović
Self - Librarian
Enver Imamovíc
Self - Archaeologist
Patriarch John X of Antioch
Self - Greek Orthodox Patriarch
Elisabetta Lugato
Self - Librarian
Brezzano Maximum
Self - Book Restorer
Patriarch Gregory Peter XX of Cilicia
Self - Armenian Catholic Patriarch
Zubin Mehta
Self - Conductor (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Bremen
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanne Brahms
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanne Brahms
- Original Score
- André Feldhaus
- Original Title
- Die Bücherjäger
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Bosnian, English, French, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Kinescope Film, nordmedia, ARTE, Radio Bremen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanne Brahms
Susanne Brahms
André Feldhaus
Safy Jana Reske
Matthias Greving, Mike Beilfuß, Janina Sara Hennemann
Department Leadership Roster
Susanne Brahms
Director
André Feldhaus
Original Music Composer
Susanne Brahms
Writer
Safy Jana Reske
Editor
Matthias Greving
Producer
Mike Beilfuß
Producer
Janina Sara Hennemann
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Book Hunters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Book Hunters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Book Hunters about?
When chaos reigns, while barbaric and fanatical rulers, both ecclesiastical and secular, systematically burn entire libraries, book hunters, secret heroes of history, travel the world saving and copying texts, threatened by the madness of censors, with the noble purpose of preventing the ultimate loss of human knowledge.
Who directed Book Hunters?
Book Hunters was directed by Susanne Brahms.
Who stars in Book Hunters?
The principal cast of Book Hunters includes Robert Levin, Najeeb Michaeel, Columba Stewart, Chiara Raimondo, Stephen Greenblatt.
When was Book Hunters released and how long is it?
Book Hunters was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Book Hunters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Book Hunters was composed by André Feldhaus.