Movielogr
The Ninth Hour (2000)
Directed by Gerrard Verhage
Overview
Edward Schneider is asked to sing the St Matthew Passion in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw. This is a great opportunity for him to avenge the eternal mockery to which he is subjected. However what no one sees is that the is having trouble with himself. He is not able to come to terms with the music of Bach and sing it credibly. Then there is Schneider’s prostitute, Miriam. While she despises her client, she is also financially dependent on him. Miriam is also at a turning point in her life through her battles with her daughter, who does not have much respect for her mother’s profession.
Length 90 minutes
Actors
Carla Hardy | Bart Klever | Has Drijver | Henri Garcin | Caro Lenssen | Joris Ruys | Ger Thijs | Angelique de Bruijne | Meina Kentner | Michel Pruis