Dissonance (2015): Cast & Plot
Dissonance is a 2015 short animated drama directed by Till Nowak, starring Roland Schupp as Pianist, Hannah Heine and Nina Petri. It runs 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Director
- Till Nowak
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Detailfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dissonance About?
The premise of Dissonance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A pianist finds himself in a surreal situation, performing in a vast theatre with a unique cylindrical piano rotated by his diminutive assistant, all within a colossal spherical city. However, this dreamlike reality shifts as he awakens to discover he's a street musician burdened by a restraining order. Determined to connect with his daughter, he’s driven to teach her the intricacies of playing the piano, hoping to bridge the gap between them.
Dissonance Cast & Characters
Roland Schupp leads the cast as Pianist, with Hannah Heine as Daughter and Nina Petri as Mother. Directed by Till Nowak; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Till Nowak
- Roland Schupp as Pianist
- Hannah Heine as Daughter
- Nina Petri as Mother
- Klaus Zehrfeld as Doctor
Also Starring in Dissonance
· 2 more- Mirko Thiele Narrator (German)
- Leslie Barany Narrator (English)
Dissonance Plot Summary
What happens in Dissonance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a surreal, floating animated world, a genius musician Roland Schupp lives a lonely life, spending each day at a tube-shaped piano in a vast, empty concert hall. As the piano spins, his fingers coax delicate melodies from the keys, and the air fills with music that feels both intimate and boundless. One day, the dreamlike landscape begins to crack and reality breaks in, reshaping the scene from animation into live action. Through this transition, the musician harbors a single, precious wish: to play for his daughter Hannah Heine. In the real world, she peers down from a street-facing window as the Mother Nina Petri urges calm and warns her away, hinting at a truth darker than the music could ever reveal.
Full summary
The whole story of Dissonance, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dissonance?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What unique instrument does the musician play in the animated world?
Dissonance Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Disonancia” and “不和谐音”.
- Also known as
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- Disonancia
- 不和谐音
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Dissonance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dissonance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dissonance?
Dissonance runs 15 minutes.
When was Dissonance released?
Dissonance was released on February 9, 2015.
Who directed Dissonance?
Dissonance was directed by Till Nowak.
More films by Till Nowak Who is in the cast of Dissonance?
Dissonance stars Roland Schupp as Pianist, Hannah Heine as Daughter and Nina Petri as Mother, among 6 credited actors.
Does Dissonance have a post-credit scene?
No. Dissonance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dissonance in?
The original language of Dissonance is German.
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