When a world-famous conductor (Peter Simonischek, Toni Erdmann) attempts to create an Israeli-Palestinian youth orchestra, it takes all his skill and resources to overcome the discord and inspire these young people to play in harmony. Loosely inspired by Daniel Barenboim’s actual West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Academy-Award nominated director Dror Zahavi (“Alexander Penn”, “Everything for my Father”) directs this gripping drama as a constantly growing ‘crescendo’, rising the tension and conflicts until the last frame. Lead actor Peter Simonischek (“Toni Erdmann”) stars next to a highly convincing selection of up-and-coming actors like Daniel Donskoy (“Victoria”) and Sabrina Amali (“4 Blocks”). A remarkable theatrical movie and contribution to the world-wide efforts towards understanding, humanity and peace.
- Year2019
- Runtime102 minutes
- CountryGermany
When a world-famous conductor (Peter Simonischek, Toni Erdmann) attempts to create an Israeli-Palestinian youth orchestra, it takes all his skill and resources to overcome the discord and inspire these young people to play in harmony. Loosely inspired by Daniel Barenboim’s actual West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Academy-Award nominated director Dror Zahavi (“Alexander Penn”, “Everything for my Father”) directs this gripping drama as a constantly growing ‘crescendo’, rising the tension and conflicts until the last frame. Lead actor Peter Simonischek (“Toni Erdmann”) stars next to a highly convincing selection of up-and-coming actors like Daniel Donskoy (“Victoria”) and Sabrina Amali (“4 Blocks”). A remarkable theatrical movie and contribution to the world-wide efforts towards understanding, humanity and peace.
- Year2019
- Runtime102 minutes
- CountryGermany