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Requiem for Fanny

January 1, 2001

Originally released in 2001. Requiem for Fanny is a documentary film. directed by Lorne Brass.

Starring Le Quatuor Claudel, Vlasta Vrana, and Paul-Antoine Taillefer

Synopsis

Requiem for Fanny recreates the world of Felix Mendelssohn, to the musical accompaniment of his beautiful String Quartet No. 2. In a period setting, actors and dancers perform around and about the musicians, evoking the composer's happy childhood and sophisticated milieu, as well as his close relationship with Goethe and his symbiotic relationship with his sister Fanny, herself a major composer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2001 25 years ago
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cine Qua Non Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Requiem for Fanny about?

Requiem for Fanny recreates the world of Felix Mendelssohn, to the musical accompaniment of his beautiful String Quartet No. 2. In a period setting, actors and dancers perform around and about the ...

Who directed Requiem for Fanny?

Requiem for Fanny was directed by Lorne Brass.

When was Requiem for Fanny released?

Requiem for Fanny was released on January 1, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Requiem for Fanny?

The main cast of Requiem for Fanny includes Le Quatuor Claudel, Vlasta Vrana, Paul-Antoine Taillefer, Estelle Clareton, Ariane Pare Brass.