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Brother of Sleep

1995Movie2 h 12 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes71%80%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes71%80%

Summary

In the beginning of the 19th century, Johannes Elias Alder is born in a small village in the Austrian mountains.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Vilsmaier
Written by
Joseph Vilsmaier, Robert Schneider
Produced by
Danny Krausz, Joseph Vilsmaier
Music by
Enjott Schneider, Hubert von Goisern, Winfried Grabe

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Facts

September 8, 1995 · 2 h 12 min · Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 8, 1995
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Austria, Germany
Box office
$97,848

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Brother of Sleep worth watching?"

Questions about Brother of Sleep

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Brother of Sleep worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Will I feel good after watching Brother of Sleep?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Brother of Sleep plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Brother of Sleep in English?

German

No, it was made in German.