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Brother of Sleep

Brother of Sleep

Sep 8, 1995
127 min
Drama
6.6/ 10
33 votes

Overview

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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TMDB
6.6/10
33 votes
IMDB
7.0/10
1,690 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
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Box Office$97,848Worldwide gross
US Box Office$97,848Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

6 wins & 3 nominations

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Status

Released

Original Language

de

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Revenue

$97,848

Production Companies

Dor FilmKuchenreuther Filmproduktion GmbHPerathon Film-und FernsehproduktionsIduna Film ProduktiongesellschaftB. A. Filmproduktion

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