Die Thomaner

Wed Nov 21, 2012 to
Sat Nov 24, 2012

Time: See Description

Location

Goethe-Institut Zypern
21 Markou Drakou
Nicosia, Nicosia 1102

Description

A fascinating documentary about the world famous Leipzig "Thomaner-Choir", which in 2012 celebrates its 800th year of existence! The film shows how the choir managed to keep up its traditions throughout all political systems and upheavals. Today, the "Thomaner" are celebrated at their concerts all over the world. In America, Japan and Australia they are treated like Rockstars. Shown are their concerts and rehearsals, but also their private lives as normal school boys and they themselves talk about what it means to be member of a worldwide celebrated boys choir.

Cast:
Thomanechor Leipzig
Georg Christoph Biller
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Director: Günter Atteln, Paul Smaczny
Writer: Günter Atteln
Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Documentary, Music
Language: German
Language: English
Production Year: 2012

The screening is part of the "Days of German language Films"

November 21st: 18:00 - 19:45
November 24th: 20:00 - 21:45

[youtube=3xOhI5za9sM]Die Thomaner Trailer[/youtube]