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Sounds and Silence - Travels with Manfred Eicher streaming

Original title: Sounds and Silence - Unterwegs mit Manfred Eicher

2009 Movie Switzerland Documentary, Music 93 min Ages 0+

By: Norbert Wiedmer, Peter Guyer With: Arvo Pärt, Manfred Eicher, Anouar Brahem

A musical journey through the world of tones, sounds and noises: with Manfred Eicher, the outstanding producer of contemporary music. The film traces his life at concerts, in recording studios, in back rooms and off the beaten path with such musical contemporaries as Arvo Pärt, Dino Saluzzi, Jan Garbarek, Eleni Karaindrou, Anouar Brahem, Gianluigi Trovesi, Kim Kashkashian, Nik Bärtsch, Marilyn Mazur and many others.

Filmium rating

70%

Mood

Enlightening

Inspiring

Meditative

Reflective

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Peter Guyer

Norbert Wiedmer

Manfred Eicher

Arvo Pärt

Anouar Brahem

Manfred Eicher (Producer)

Nik Bärtsch

Peter Guyer (Director)

Various Ecm Artists

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up

Dynamic Camera Work

Interview Segments

Intimate Framing

Live Concert Scenes

Studio Footage

Narrative Structure

Biographical

Journey

Musical Exploration

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Meditative

Slow

Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Contemporary Classical

Crossover Jazz

Ecm Records

Style

Cinematic

Documentary

Intimate

Observational

Realistic

Time-Period

2009

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Artistic Collaboration

Musical Creation

Characters

Manfred Eicher

Musicians

Sound Engineers

Ending

Celebratory Of Music

Meditative

Reflective

Historical Context

2000S

Contemporary Music

Ecm Label

Key Plot Points

Live Concerts

Sound Modification

Studio Recordings

Plot

Artistic Collaboration

Exploration Of Sound

Music Creation

Musical Journey

Sound Exploration

Studio Recordings

Setting

Concert Hall

Concert Halls

Intimate Venues

Recording Studios

Small Rooms

Studio

Shooting Location

Concert Halls

Offices

Studios

Theme

Artistic Collaboration

Artistic Inspiration

Creative Process

Exploration Of Sound

Musical Exploration

Sound Craftsmanship

Genre

Art Documentary

Arts

Documentary

Music

Music Documentary

Audiences

Artistic Audiences

Contemporary Classical Fans

Documentary Enthusiasts

Documentary Viewers

Music Enthusiasts

Music Lovers

Titles

Sounds and Silence - Travels with Manfred Eicher

Sounds and Silence - Unterwegs mit Manfred Eicher

Critical Reception

Frankfurter General Newspaper

Positive Reviews

Festivals

Locarno

Melbourne International Film Festival

Viennale

Reception

Audience Appreciation

Critical Acclaim

Film Festival Recognition

Film Festivals

Music Documentary

Positive Critical Reception

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2009

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