Released Date:
1993-01-21
Languages:
German, Russian
Countries:
Germany
Runtime:
134 min
Rated:
NOT RATED
IMDB Ratings:
7.5 (22702 Reviews)
Director:
Joseph VilsmaierJèrgen Bèscher
Johannes Heide
Joseph Vilsmaier
A depiction of the brutal battle of Stalingrad, the Third Reich's 'high water mark', as seen through the eyes of German officer Hans von Witzland and his battalion.
Released Date:
1996-09-13
Languages:
German
Countries:
Germany
Runtime:
127 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
7.1 (1295 Reviews)
Director:
Joseph VilsmaierRobert Schneider (novel)
Robert Schneider (screenplay)
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 to music, especially to playing the organ at the local church. After experiencing an "acoustic wonder", his eye color changes and he can hear even the most subtle sounds. Elias falls in platonic love with Elsbeth, the sister of Peter, a neighbor's son, who has loving feelings towards Elias ever since. After Elsbeth marries someone else, Elias (aged 22) decides to end his life by not sleeping anymore.
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