Brother Jakob 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Eli Roland Sachs
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store
What is Brother Jakob?
Brother Jakob is a film first released in 2016. Current status: Released.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 11, 2016
- Original language
- DE
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Brother Jakob is a film first released in 2016. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A filmmaker follows his brother’s radical faith shift, seeking lost sibling love.”
- Intimate look at family dynamics
- Raises questions about faith and identity
- Pace may feel slow for some viewers
- Religious subject matter can be challenging
Watch it if you’re interested in personal documentaries about faith and family.
The film deals with religious conversion and personal conflict, suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the central focus of Brother Jakob?
It follows the filmmaker’s brother Jakob after his conversion to a strict form of Islam, exploring their strained relationship.
Who made the film?
The documentary is directed by Eli Roland Sachs, who also appears as the narrator.
What genre does the film belong to?
Brother Jakob is presented as a personal documentary.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
When was the film released?
Brother Jakob was released in 2016.
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