Director James Marsh
The renowned label Deutsche Grammophon released the soundtrack to the film "The Mercy" on February 2, 2018, which premiered in theaters on March 29, 2018. Jóhann Jóhannsson composed the score for the second time for director James Marsh's new film. The biographical drama stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, and David Thewlis. It centers on Donald Crowhurst, a businessman and passionate amateur athlete who participates in a solo round-the-world sailing race in a boat he built himself. His goal is to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation and use the prize money to improve the financial situation of his family and company. The evocative music and the moving story, based on true events, make "The Mercy" a unique cinematic experience. The album was released on February 2, 2018, while the film premiered in German cinemas at the end of March 2018.