The musician documentary "Dreiviertelblut – Weltraumtouristen" by star director Marcus H. Rosenmüller starts in the cinema. That's why he made the film.
The Bavarian director-star Marcus H. Rosenmüller (47, "Who dies earlier is longer dead") now has his next musician after "Hubert von Goisern – Brenna tuat's long" (2015) about the Austrian artist Hubert von Goisern (67) -Docu submitted.
In "Three Quarter Blood – Space Tourists" (release date: August 6), he and cameraman Johannes Kaltenhauser (48) portray the musician and composer Gerd Baumann (born 1967) and the singer, lyricist and bassist Sebastian Horn (49). Together they founded the home sound duo Dreiviertelblut in 2013 – they had long since been successful as film music specialists.
In an interview with spot on news, he explains why Rosenmüller wanted to dedicate a "film poem" to them ("For me, a poem is the essence of a topic"): "The two are so honest and complete in their work that you can do it when you are noticed them pretty quickly. I am also impressed by their philosophical view of the world. " He was fascinated by the two musicians and thought that others could do the same.
When and how did you get to know each other?
Marcus H. Rosenmüller: The producers of Roxy Film compelled me to meet this composer Gerd Baumann in my debut film "Who dies earlier is dead longer" (2006, editor). He thought that he could suit me. We found that very quickly and I'm still grateful to the Roxy Film for that today. I already knew the Wastl (Sebastian Horn) as a singer of Bananafishbones (since 1987, Bavarian alternative rock band) and then Gerd asked him to sing a song on "Who dies earlier …". I got to know him more intensively when I was working on the Nockherberg Singspiel.
Were the two protagonists on board quickly?
Rosenmüller: The two of them were there, but it was important for me to have Johannes Kaltenhauser on board. With him I was able to develop structure, action and an adequate aesthetic handwriting for the film.
What was it like asking a friend questions while keeping a certain distance? Did you ever want to keep them? Did you have to laugh a lot while filming?
Rosenmüller: It wasn't a problem at all to ask these friends questions, but we still had to work our way towards seriousness at first. But that was quick. It was more difficult not to laugh at the absurd scenes. Neither I nor Johannes have always succeeded. The two protagonists were more professional in front of the camera.
Time, perception of time, impermanence, pain as the "origin of everything", the vastness of the universe – to what extent do you share the passion for these topics?
Rosenmüller: Johannes Kaltenhauser and I absolutely share our passion for these topics. On most points I admire the statements and listen to what I have said like an eager student. Only the point that pain is the origin of everything, I don't want to admit it yet. I wanted to think about it again …
The film is also about Bavarian cosiness and traditions. What do you like and what you don't like about it?
Rosenmüller: I like everything about Bavarian cosiness. The Bavarian traditions are so diverse that I find it difficult to answer that. Just two extremes as an example: As a child, I loved Kirtahutschn (large longitudinal swing made from a tree trunk for a church fair)! I found All Saints' Day horrible.
Why did you shoot the film in black and white?
Rosenmüller: That was a gut decision made by Johannes and me. It just felt good. In retrospect you can find a few possible explanations, but actually it was a feeling decision and not a head decision.
The film launch of "Three Quarter Blood – Space Tourists" was brought forward from November to August. Why? And what if nobody likes to see snow in midsummer?
Rosenmüller: We believe that the film with its positive philosophical topics is right now and there is no reason not to bring it now. Of course, we also recognize the chance that many cinemas will show us and we hope to support them in luring audiences back into the halls with this beautiful film … The longing for snow is more in midsummer than in winter.
Speaking of which, how did you experience the corona lockdown, maybe also use it? Are you concerned about the pandemic in general?
Rosenmüller: Of course I'm worried about the pandemic. I find it terrible and hope, above all, for our children that this monster will disappear completely. The only positive thing I would then see is that we have to remain aware of how beautiful some things taken for granted, such as hugs, were.
You, Gerd Baumann and Sebastian Horn were part of the Nockherberg Singspiel crew (2013-2017)? Do you miss that and could there be a return?
Rosenmüller: I sometimes miss working on it in winter. But it was good for me that we stopped at that point. I know that Gerd has a similar opinion, but Sebastian misses the Nockherberg. We all agree that it was a great time!
What is your next film project?
Rosenmüller: My next project is a comedy called "Beckenrandsheriff". The film is about a swimming master whom nobody likes because he is so strict and stubborn. When his bathroom is about to be closed, however, he is forced to show solidarity with the others in the village …