Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach

1968 1h 34m DE

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★6.3TMDB · 45

MusicDrama

Synopsis

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The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gustav Leonhardt
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christiane Lang
Anna Magdalena Bach
Paolo Carlini
Hölzel
Ernst Castelli
Steger
Hans-Peter Boye
Born
Joachim Wolff
Rector
Rainer Kirchner
Superintendent
Eckart Bruntjen
Prefect Kittler

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Danièle Huillet
Writers: Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub
Languages: German
Countries: Germany, Italy

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Danièle Huillet, shot by Ugo Piccone. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Gustav Leonhardt and Christiane Lang and Paolo Carlini carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0062804 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Danièle Huillet directs. Ugo Piccone behind the camera. Jean-Marie Straub cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, Italy. Dialogue in German.

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158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Germany, Italy.
3Directed by Danièle Huillet, shot by Ugo Piccone. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gustav Leonhardt and Christiane Lang and Paolo Carlini carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0062804 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.