Brother of Sleep
Schlafes Bruder
Synopsis
In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains. While growing up he is considered strange by the other villagers and discovers his love of music, especially rebuilding and playing the organ at the village church. After experiencing an "acoustic wonder", his eye color changes and he can hear even the most subtle sounds.
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André Eisermann
Elias
Dana Vávrová
Elsbeth
Ben Becker
Peter
Jochen Nickel
Köhler Michel
Jürgen Schornagel
Curate Benzer
Paulus Manker
Oskar
Michaela Rosen
Seffin
Peter Franke
Seff
Detlef Bothe
Lukas
Michael Mendl
Nulf
Eva Mattes
Nulfin
Angelika Bartsch
Burga
Lena Stolze
Oskarin
Heinz Emigholz
Haintz
Regina Fritsch
Midwife
Herbert Knaup
Cantor Goller
Martin Heesch
Gilbert von Sohlern
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$98K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Vilsmaier
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Schneider, Joseph Vilsmaier
- Original Score
- Hubert von Goisern, Winfried Grabe, Enjott Schneider
- Original Title
- Schlafes Bruder
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $98K
- Production Studios
- Dor Film, Kuchenreuther Filmproduktion GmbH, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft, B. A. Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Vilsmaier
Robert Schneider, Joseph Vilsmaier
Hubert von Goisern, Winfried Grabe, Enjott Schneider
Joseph Vilsmaier
Alexander Berner
Danny Krausz, Joseph Vilsmaier
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Berner
Editor
Hubert von Goisern
Original Music Composer
Winfried Grabe
Original Music Composer
Ute Hofinger
Costume Design
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director
Danny Krausz
Producer
Joseph Vilsmaier
Producer
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director of Photography
Roland Künzel
Stunt Coordinator
Enjott Schneider
Original Music Composer
Robert Schneider
Writer
Joseph Vilsmaier
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother of Sleep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brother of Sleep about?
In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains. While growing up he is considered strange by the other villagers and discovers his love of music, especially rebuilding and playing the organ at the village church. After experiencing an "acoustic wonder", his eye color changes and he can hear even the most subtle sounds.
Who directed Brother of Sleep?
Brother of Sleep was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
Who stars in Brother of Sleep?
The principal cast of Brother of Sleep includes André Eisermann, Dana Vávrová, Ben Becker, Jochen Nickel, Jürgen Schornagel.
When was Brother of Sleep released and how long is it?
Brother of Sleep was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
How much did Brother of Sleep make at the box office?
Brother of Sleep grossed $98K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Brother of Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother of Sleep was composed by Hubert von Goisern, Winfried Grabe, Enjott Schneider.
Is Brother of Sleep based on a book or true story?
Brother of Sleep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Schneider".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brother of Sleep?
Brother of Sleep holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).