Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

2012 1h 35m FR

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 62

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Synopsis

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In 1733, Johann Sebastian Bach gives an explosive and unexpected music lesson at the Leipzig church.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alexandre Astier
Johann Sebastian Bach

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Christophe Hembert
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Astier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6464772 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 62 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean-Christophe Hembert directs. Alexandre Astier scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 14 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Alexandre Astier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4IMDB entry: tt6464772 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 62 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.