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Brother of Sleep (German: Schlafes Bruder) is a 1995 German film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier and based on a novel by Austrian writer Robert Schneider. It was chosen as Germany's official submission to the 68th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, but did not manage to receive a nomination.
Original Release
10/05/1995
US Release
09/13/1996
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| André Eisermann | Elias |
| Dana Vávrová | Elsbeth |
| Ben Becker | Peter |
| Jochen Nickel | Köhler Michel |
| Jürgen Schornagel | Curate Benzer / Kurat Benzer |
| Paulus Manker | Oskar |
| Michaela Rosen | Seffin |
| Peter Franke | Seff |
| Detlef Bothe | Lukas |
| Michael Mendl | Nulf |
Directors
Writers
Robert Schneider, Joseph Vilsmaier
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| André Eisermann | Elias |
| Dana Vávrová | Elsbeth |
| Ben Becker | Peter |
| Jochen Nickel | Köhler Michel |
| Jürgen Schornagel | Curate Benzer / Kurat Benzer |
| Paulus Manker | Oskar |
| Michaela Rosen | Seffin |
| Peter Franke | Seff |
| Detlef Bothe | Lukas |
| Michael Mendl | Nulf |
| Eva Mattes | Nulfin |
| Angelika Bartsch | Burga |
| Lena Stolze | Oskarin |
| Heinz Emigholz | Haintz |
| Regina Fritsch | Midwife / Hebamme |
| Herbert Knaup | Choirmaster Goller / Cantor Goller |
| Martin Heesch | Paul |
| Gilbert von Sohlern | Albert |
| Birge Schade | Franziska |
| Nadine Neumann | Magdalena |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Danny Krausz | Producer |
| Peter Sterr | Producer |
| Joseph Vilsmaier | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1996 | Golden Globe | Best Foreign Language Film | Nominated |
