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202099 minPGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(22 ratings)• TMDB

Max Richter's Sleep

202099 minPGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(22 ratings)• TMDB

A 24-hour installation of "Sleep" is performed at the Barbican Centre in London, captured in a 99-minute auditory and visual experience.

“A cinematic exploration into the unknown.”

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A 24-hour installation of "Sleep" is performed at the Barbican Centre in London, captured in a 99-minute auditory and visual experience.

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Natalie Johnsdirector

Natalie Johnswriter

Max Richter

Max Richtercast

Grace Davidsoncast

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Max Richter performs his 24-hour installation "Sleep" at the Barbican Centre in London. Directed by Natalie Johns, the film presents a 99-minute audio and visual experience of the event. It features a mix of calm and disorder through sound and imagery. The composition focuses on themes of rest and the necessity of sleep. The documentary is available in English and French.

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