Silence turns into music
In 1968, musician Irmin Schmidt and friends founded the avant-garde band "Can", which achieved worldwide fame. Schmidt also made a name for himself as a composer for films by Wim Wenders. In this documentary, the charismatic sound tinkerer looks back on his life and career.
Michael P. Aust
Director
Tessa Knapp
Director
Sarah Schygulla
Writer
Irmin Schmidt
Self
Hildegard Schmidt
Self

Roland Klick
Self

Wim Wenders
Self
Gregor Schwellenbach
Self

Helmut Zerlett
Self

Brian Eno
Self

Donata Wenders
Self

Holger Czukay
Self (archive footage)
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Music by John Williams80%
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