Quartet for the End of Time (2017)
The music documentary about Olivier Messiaen's meditation on apocalypse & chaos in WWII (& today)
A music documentary about Olivier Messiaen's transcendent masterpiece, that he composed in a World War II prison camp, and debuted there on January 15, 1941. This film was completed on the 75th Anniversary of that historic premiere, and features "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Ensemble performing in rehearsal and at The Phillips Collection, in Washington, D.C. (Note by H. Paul Moon)
Director: H. Paul Moon
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 15, 2017
Cast
- Karen Johnson - Self (violin)
- Patrick Morgan - Self (clarinet)
- Charlaine Prescott - Self (cello)
- Christopher Schmitt - Self (piano)
Music: Olivier Messiaen
Production: Zen Violence Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: H. Paul Moon
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quartet for the End of Time about?
- A music documentary about Olivier Messiaen's transcendent masterpiece, that he composed in a World War II prison camp, and debuted there on January 15, 1941. This film was completed on the 75th Anniversary of that historic premiere, and features "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Ensemble performing in rehearsal and at The Phillips Collection, in Washington, D.C. (Note by H. Paul Moon)
- Who directed Quartet for the End of Time?
- Quartet for the End of Time was directed by H. Paul Moon.
- Who stars in Quartet for the End of Time?
- Quartet for the End of Time stars Karen Johnson, Patrick Morgan, Charlaine Prescott, Christopher Schmitt.
- How long is Quartet for the End of Time?
- Quartet for the End of Time has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Quartet for the End of Time?
- Quartet for the End of Time is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Quartet for the End of Time produced?
- Quartet for the End of Time was produced in United States of America.