Sleeping Songs (2009)
Martin, a nu-jazz trumpet player with a unique style, is fighting against convention and mediocrity. He will not accept any compromise, neither in his music, nor in love. When he gets the feeling that Kristina, the love of his life, only loves him for his musical talents, he is deeply hurt.Disappointed, he bids farewell to both her and his previous life. On the edge of society, he meets an old woman, Hanna, who bequeaths him her pain in the form of poems. Martin is immediately fascinated. Can they guide him back to himself, to Kristina, or to his music?
Cast
- Stefan Rudolf - Martin Kranich
- Chulpan Khamatova - Kristina
- Traute Hoess - Hanna Kiesel
- Paula Kalenberg - Maggie
- Wolfgang Packhäuser - Konrad Schmitz
- Barnaby Metschurat - Rio
- Waldemar Kobus - Wolle
Screenplay
Themes
Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Jazz and Blues Soul, Singer-Songwriter and Intimate Melodies, Jazz Club: Improvisation and the Soul's Voice, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe
Keywords
jazz, poetry
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sleeping Songs about?
- Martin, a nu-jazz trumpet player with a unique style, is fighting against convention and mediocrity. He will not accept any compromise, neither in his music, nor in love. When he gets the feeling that Kristina, the love of his life, only loves him for his musical talents, he is deeply hurt.Disappointed, he bids farewell to both her and his previous life. On the edge of society, he meets an old woman, Hanna, who bequeaths him her pain in the form of poems. Martin is immediately fascinated. Can they guide him back to himself, to Kristina, or to his music?
- Who directed Sleeping Songs?
- Sleeping Songs was directed by Andreas Struck.
- Who stars in Sleeping Songs?
- Sleeping Songs stars Stefan Rudolf, Chulpan Khamatova, Traute Hoess, Paula Kalenberg, Wolfgang Packhäuser, Barnaby Metschurat.
- How long is Sleeping Songs?
- Sleeping Songs has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Sleeping Songs?
- Sleeping Songs is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Sleeping Songs produced?
- Sleeping Songs was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Sleeping Songs?
- The themes of Sleeping Songs include: Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Jazz and Blues Soul, Singer-Songwriter and Intimate Melodies, Jazz Club: Improvisation and the Soul's Voice, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe.