Artemis: The Neverending Quartet (2020)

For how long will four self-willed individuals be able to subject themselves to the interests of an extremely successful string quartet?

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A year-long profile of the Artemis String Quartet. Just before celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the Berlin based Artemis Quartet goes through one of its most turbulent years to date. When the last founding member, cellist Eckart Runge, decides to leave the quartet in 2018, with second violinist Anthea Kreston following his departure, the quartet is shaken to its core. They agree to stay together until the end of the season, giving the remaining members the chance to reconstruct the quartet once more. Will the shared love for music be strong enough for the Artemis Quartet to persevere? Filmmaker Hester Overmars portrays the quartet, its former and new members, throughout this extraordinary year, having full access to their rehearsals, life behind the scenes and international performances. From up close, the film observes how the quartet lives through their reconstruction.

Director: Hester Overmars
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 52 min
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Editing: Ralf Verbeek
Production: Basalt Film, Tondowski Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artemis: The Neverending Quartet about?
A year-long profile of the Artemis String Quartet. Just before celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the Berlin based Artemis Quartet goes through one of its most turbulent years to date. When the last founding member, cellist Eckart Runge, decides to leave the quartet in 2018, with second violinist Anthea Kreston following his departure, the quartet is shaken to its core. They agree to stay together until the end of the season, giving the remaining members the chance to reconstruct the quartet once more. Will the shared love for music be strong enough for the Artemis Quartet to persevere? Filmmaker Hester Overmars portrays the quartet, its former and new members, throughout this extraordinary year, having full access to their rehearsals, life behind the scenes and international performances. From up close, the film observes how the quartet lives through their reconstruction.
Who directed Artemis: The Neverending Quartet?
Artemis: The Neverending Quartet was directed by Hester Overmars.
Who stars in Artemis: The Neverending Quartet?
Artemis: The Neverending Quartet stars Eckart Runge, Gregor Sigl, Vineta Sareika, Anthea Kreston.
How long is Artemis: The Neverending Quartet?
Artemis: The Neverending Quartet has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Artemis: The Neverending Quartet?
Artemis: The Neverending Quartet is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Artemis: The Neverending Quartet produced?
Artemis: The Neverending Quartet was produced in Netherlands.