Brothers, Let Us Be Merry (Mozart Minute 16)

“Brothers, let us be merry, bravely defy your troubles” is from the slave’s song in Mozart’s “Zaide.” It accompanies two dimly lit men indulging in a purposeless pleasure: They masturbate as if someone had ordered them to get in the mood and enjoy themselves. In the consummation of lust the film anticipates the hangover which turns Nietzsche’s claim that “all joy wants eternity” into an eternally unfulfilled utopia. Not even Mozart can do anything about that.

Orig. Title
Brüder, laßt uns lustig sein (Mozart Minute 16)
Year
2006
Country
Austria
Duration
1 min
Director
Ulrich Seidl
Category
not specified
Orig. Language
German
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Credits
Director
Ulrich Seidl
Available Formats
Digital Betacam (Distribution Copy)
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Sound Format
stereo
Frame Rate
25 fps
35 mm (Distribution Copy)
Aspect Ratio
1:1,66
Sound Format
stereo
Frame Rate
24 fps
Festivals (Selection)
2007
Hamburg - Int. Kurzfilm-Festival & No Budget
Bratislava - int. Film Festival
Mix NY - Lesbian&Gay Exp. Film/Video Festival