Four Minutes
Short description
A piano teacher over 80 years old works within a women's prison, where she discovers the immense musical talent of Jenny, a rebellious 21-year-old incarcerated for murder. Despite Jenny's hostility and violent nature, the teacher is determined to mentor her. The two women form a complex relationship as the teacher attempts to prepare the young prodigy for a musical competition. To succeed, they must overcome their differences and confront their own dark secrets.
The film was written and directed by Chris Kraus, marking the start of a career that later included 15 Years. The cast features Monica Bleibtreu as Traude Krüger and Hannah Herzsprung as Jenny von Loeben, alongside Sven Pippig, Richy Müller, Jasmin Tabatabai, and Stefan Kurt. Produced in Germany by companies including ARD, Kordes & Kordes Film, and Journal-Film Klaus Volkenborn KG, this drama focuses on the intersection of art and confinement.
Released on June 23, 2006, the movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. It has been received moderately well by viewers, holding a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 149 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The Baden-Württemberg police badge is a hint at the filming location.
- What is shown as the Berlin Opera in the film is actually the Stuttgart State Opera (exterior) and the Oldenburg State Theatre (interior).
- Chris Kraus chose composer Annette Focks and her interpretation of a Schubert impromptu for a key scene within the first two weeks of working on the screenplay.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
