Music

2023
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Title: Music

Original Title: Musik

Year: 2023

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Release Dates

  • United States: January 07 2024

Plot

'Music' is a 2023 German drama film, written and directed by Angela Schanelec. In this modern version of the Greek myth of Oedipus, the protagonists, played by Aliocha Schneider and Agathe Bonitzer, guide us through a captivating and nuanced story.

The film had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, competing in the main category for the coveted Golden Bear. During the festival, Schanelec received the prestigious Silver Bear. for best script.

The plot of 'Music' immerses us in the life of Jon, a young man who was abandoned at birth in the Greek mountains during a storm. Despite his difficult beginning, he is taken in and adopted, growing up without knowing his biological parents. The story takes a turn when Jon meets Iro, a caretaker at the prison where he is located after a tragic fatal accident. Iro seems to feel a special connection to Jon, caring for him and sharing music with him. However, Jon's health begins to deteriorate when his vision of him begins to fail . As Jon faces loss in his life, he also experiences personal growth. Although he loses his sight, he finds a new perspective on life and lives with a fullness he had never experienced before.

The cast of the film is led by Aliocha Schneider, who plays Jon, and Agathe Bonitzer, in the role of Iro. Along with them, Marisha Triantafyllidou as Merope, Argyris secondary.

The photography captures the beauty of the Greek landscapes and the intimacy of the moments shared between the characters. Schanelec's direction creates a unique atmosphere, which immerses the viewer in the world of the protagonists and the challenges they face. Angela Schanelec has created a work that not only honors the Greek myth of Oedipus, but also offers deep reflection on life, loss and personal growth. With its premiere at the Berlin Festival and the recognition it received, it has established itself as one of the most outstanding films of contemporary German cinema.

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Angela Schanelec Angela Schanelec

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