J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend
A dramatic exploration of the life and struggles of the great composer, J.S. Bach, from his orphaning at the age of nine, through his struggles for the freedom to compose music in a restrictive society, to his eventual recognition after death.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jean-Louis Guillermou |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes) |
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2003 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Christian Vadim
Jean-Sébastien Bach
Elena Lenina
Anna Magdalena Bach
Frédérique Bel
Maria Barbara Bach
Jean Rochefort
Narrator (voice)
Cédric Vallet
Jean-Christophe Bach
Daniel Duault
Le duc de Weimar
Gwenaël Foucher
Jean-Sébastien Bach enfant
Alain Floret
Monsieur Buxtehüde
Jean Léger
Le pasteur d'Arnstadt
Raphaëlle Lenoble
Alexandra Buxtehüde
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