Narcissus and Goldmund * Quotes
Runtime: 110 min
"Narcissus and Goldmund" is a novel by Hermann Hesse, published in 1930. The film is based on this novel and tells the story of two young men, Narcissus and Goldmund, who live in Germany in the Middle Ages.
Narcissus is a pious and educated student who lives in a monastery and devotes himself to study and faith. Goldmund, on the other hand, is an impulsive and fun-loving young man who is sent to the monastery by his father to study.
Narcissus and Goldmund become friends, although they are very different. Narcissus tries to set Goldmund on the path of virtue and faith, but Goldmund longs for freedom and adventure. Eventually, Goldmund leaves the monastery and embarks on a journey across the country, where he has numerous adventures and finds his true destiny.
While Goldmund is on the journey, Narcissus continues to live in the monastery and concentrate on his studies. But as he grows older, he begins to have doubts and feels lonely. Eventually, Narcissus and Goldmund cross paths again, and their friendship is put to the test.
The film is a visually stunning work that beautifully captures the historical atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The actors deliver strong performances, especially Jannis Niewöhner as Goldmund and Sabin Tambrea as Narcissus. Stefan Ruzowitzky's direction adds a poetic and elegant touch to the story, while Gerd Baumann's score enhances the emotional content of the story. Overall, "Narcissus and Goldmund" is a fascinating drama about friendship, freedom and the search for one's true self.
Narcissus is a pious and educated student who lives in a monastery and devotes himself to study and faith. Goldmund, on the other hand, is an impulsive and fun-loving young man who is sent to the monastery by his father to study.
Narcissus and Goldmund become friends, although they are very different. Narcissus tries to set Goldmund on the path of virtue and faith, but Goldmund longs for freedom and adventure. Eventually, Goldmund leaves the monastery and embarks on a journey across the country, where he has numerous adventures and finds his true destiny.
While Goldmund is on the journey, Narcissus continues to live in the monastery and concentrate on his studies. But as he grows older, he begins to have doubts and feels lonely. Eventually, Narcissus and Goldmund cross paths again, and their friendship is put to the test.
The film is a visually stunning work that beautifully captures the historical atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The actors deliver strong performances, especially Jannis Niewöhner as Goldmund and Sabin Tambrea as Narcissus. Stefan Ruzowitzky's direction adds a poetic and elegant touch to the story, while Gerd Baumann's score enhances the emotional content of the story. Overall, "Narcissus and Goldmund" is a fascinating drama about friendship, freedom and the search for one's true self.
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Cast (partial)
Sabin Tambrea (Narziss), Jannis Niewöhner (Goldmund), Emilia Schüle (Lydias), Sunnyi Melles (Gräfin), Jessica Schwarz (Rebekka) (more...)
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