# Four Minutes (2006)

> An exacting piano teacher and a volatile imprisoned prodigy forge a volatile artistic alliance that turns confinement into a chance for redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/897

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Chris Kraus
- Cast: Monica Bleibtreu, Hannah Herzsprung, Sven Pippig, Richy Müller, Jasmin Tabatabai, Stefan Kurt, Vadim Glowna, Nadja Uhl
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0461694/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, intense, melancholic, serious movie night, music film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of redemption unfolds within the confines of a prison, where music becomes a lifeline.

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