
The Ode to Joy
Based on the true story of the Bandō prisoner-of-war camp in World War I. It depicts the friendship of the German POWs with the director of the camp and local residents at the stage of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, in Japan.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: バルトの楽園
- Genres: Drama, History, War, Music
- Release Date: 2006-06-17
- Runtime: 135 minutes
- Rating: 4.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Nippan Group Holdings, Shinano Art & Culture Consultant Co., Ltd., TV Asahi, Tokyo FM, Toei Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.1148
- Languages: German, Japanese
Cast & Crew

Ken Matsudaira
as Matsue

Bruno Ganz
as Kurt Heinrich

Hiroshi Abe
as Iko

Jun Kunimura
as Takagi

Oliver Bootz
as Carl Baum

Kostja Ullmann
as Herman Lake

Suzuka Ohgo
as Shio

Shirō Mifune
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ode to Joy?▼
The Ode to Joy is a Drama, History, War, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2006-06-17.
Who are the main actors in The Ode to Joy?▼
The main cast includes Ken Matsudaira, Bruno Ganz, Hiroshi Abe, Jun Kunimura, Oliver Bootz, .
Where can I watch The Ode to Joy online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Ode to Joy is available.
Is The Ode to Joy based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Ode to Joy?▼
The Ode to Joy has an IMDb rating of 4.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Ode to Joy?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Ode to Joy?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Nippan Group Holdings, Shinano Art & Culture Consultant Co., Ltd., TV Asahi, Tokyo FM, Toei Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Ode to Joy filmed?▼
The Ode to Joy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Ode to Joy?▼
The total runtime of The Ode to Joy is 135 minutes.
Is The Ode to Joy suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Ode to Joy?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Ode to Joy.
Does The Ode to Joy have a post-credit scene?▼
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