Album insights
Scheduled to hit theaters in March 2018, "The Mercy" will have its soundtrack released by the renowned label Deutsche Grammophon on February 2, 2018. Johann Johannsson has composed his second soundtrack for the upcoming film directed by James Marsh. Starring Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, and David Thewlis, this biographical drama centers around the businessman and amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst. Participating in a solo sailing race with a self-designed boat, Crowhurst aims to set a record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe. The film depicts his aspirations to improve his struggling business and provide a better life for his family with the prize money. The captivating music, together with the incredible true story of Donald Crowhurst, promises a cinematic highlight. Marking its release on February 2, 2018, the film is set to premiere in German theaters on March 29, 2018.