Helicopter String Quartet
Originally released in 1996. Helicopter String Quartet is a documentary/music film. directed by Frank Scheffer. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karlheinz Stockhausen, Irvine Arditti, and Graeme Jennings
Synopsis
One morning, the late Karlheinz Stockhausen awoke from a dream that told him to take to the sky. Stockhausen envisioned four helicopters swirling in the clouds, with each of a quartet’s members tucked inside his own chopper, communicating through headsets, stringing away in sync to the rotor-blade motors. He immediately set forth to make that dream a reality. In 1995, Dutch film director Scheffer followed Stockhausen in the days leading up to the premiere performance of his Helicopter String Quartet in Amsterdam. The resulting film offers a rare glimpse of Stockhausen as he patiently dictates every agonizingly detailed measure to the Arditti Quartet.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Allegri Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helicopter String Quartet about?
One morning, the late Karlheinz Stockhausen awoke from a dream that told him to take to the sky. Stockhausen envisioned four helicopters swirling in the clouds, with each of a quartet’s members t...
Who directed Helicopter String Quartet?
Helicopter String Quartet was directed by Frank Scheffer.
How long is Helicopter String Quartet?
Helicopter String Quartet has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Helicopter String Quartet released?
Helicopter String Quartet was released on October 17, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Helicopter String Quartet?
The main cast of Helicopter String Quartet includes Karlheinz Stockhausen, Irvine Arditti, Graeme Jennings, Garth Knox, Rohan de Saram.