Silent Night (2013)

The powerful true story behind the most popular Christmas carol of all time

Silent Night (2013) poster

In 1818, when Joseph Mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in Oberndorf, a small Austrian town near Salzburg, the young man is full of ideas and ideals. His passion to bring the church closer to the common people sets him on a collision course with his new superior, Father Nostler. When Mohr organizes a church choir that includes outcasts from the local tavern and performs in German instead of Latin, Nostler threatens him with disciplinary action. Their relationship further deteriorates when Maria a regular tavern patron, surprisingly joins the performance of the all-male church choir. As Mohr's initial successes start to crumble and his efforts backfire on him, he loses all hope and faces a trial of faith. The night before Christmas, Mohr has to decide if he will accept defeat and leave Oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the Holy Night.

Director: Christian Vuissa
Genre: Drama, Family, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Schafer
Cinematography: Ty Arnold
Editing: Ludwig Einklang
Production: Mirror Films
Country: United States of America, Austria
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

catholic priest, christmas, silent night, carol

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Christian Vuissa
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Night about?
In 1818, when Joseph Mohr is assigned to be the new assistant priest in Oberndorf, a small Austrian town near Salzburg, the young man is full of ideas and ideals. His passion to bring the church closer to the common people sets him on a collision course with his new superior, Father Nostler. When Mohr organizes a church choir that includes outcasts from the local tavern and performs in German instead of Latin, Nostler threatens him with disciplinary action. Their relationship further deteriorates when Maria a regular tavern patron, surprisingly joins the performance of the all-male church choir. As Mohr's initial successes start to crumble and his efforts backfire on him, he loses all hope and faces a trial of faith. The night before Christmas, Mohr has to decide if he will accept defeat and leave Oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the Holy Night.
Who directed Silent Night?
Silent Night was directed by Christian Vuissa.
Who stars in Silent Night?
Silent Night stars Carsten Clemens, Markus von Lingen, Janina Elkin, Alexander E. Fennon, Matthias Kupfer, Clemens Aap Lindenberg.
How long is Silent Night?
Silent Night has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Silent Night?
Silent Night is a Drama, Family, Music, TV Movie film.
Where was Silent Night produced?
Silent Night was produced in United States of America, Austria.