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The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
- Directors
- Writers
- Danièle Huillet(uncredited)
- Jean-Marie Straub(uncredited)
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- TriviaGustav Leonhardt portrays Bach in his only performance as an actor. He is a music scholar of International renown, specialized in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, and a harpsichord virtuoso whose Bach recordings (both as harpsichord player and conductor) are among the finest to be found in recording History.
- ConnectionsEdited into Wrong Move (1975)
- SoundtracksBrandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050 - Allegro I
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
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Well-intentioned but excruciating
This was intended, I guess, as a totally straight "chronicle" of J. S. Bach and of his second wife Anna Magdalena. When the project was conceived this must have seemed like a good idea, motivated by love and respect for Bach's music. But I found the end result to be slow-moving, uncinematic, unsympathetic to its characters, wooden, and (after about an hour) unwatchable.
It would in principle have been enjoyable to listen to the extensive musical performances included in this film. But the sound quality unfortunately is quite poor. I also found that the cheesy costumes and wigs distracted my attention from the music.
It would in principle have been enjoyable to listen to the extensive musical performances included in this film. But the sound quality unfortunately is quite poor. I also found that the cheesy costumes and wigs distracted my attention from the music.
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- othurman
- May 16, 2011
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- Also known as
- Chronik der Anna Magdalena Bach
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- Gross US & Canada
- $17,527
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,453
- Mar 4, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $17,527
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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