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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World

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2014 · 50 min Documentary

Renowned actor Simon Callow traces the 200-year history of Silent Night, traveling to Oberndorf and Salzburg to uncover the carol’s humble beginnings. The film follows the lives of Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber, two impoverished Austrian children whose paths converged in a small church, where Gruber’s melody joined Mohr’s lyrics to create the world’s most beloved carol. Born from hardship and hope after the Napoleonic wars, Silent Night transformed a quiet night’s story into a universal message of peace.

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Year 2014
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Peter Beveridge
Runtime 50 min.

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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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