My Name Is Bach
Mein Name ist Bach
Synopsis
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach is introduced to King Frederick II of Prussia in 1747. The aging composer and the young monarch clash and a battle of egos ensues.
Top Cast
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Vadim Glowna
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jürgen Vogel
Friedrich II. von Preußen
Karoline Herfurth
Prinzessin Amalie
Anatole Taubman
Friedemann Bach
Paul Herwig
Emanuel Bach
Antje Westermann
Johanna Bach
Detlev Buck
Zollbeamter
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Medikus
Henning Peker
Königsbote
Michel Cassagne
Voltaire
Patrice-Luc Doumeyrou
Maupertuis
Daniel Lommatzsch
Stadtbote
Joachim Tomaschewsky
Hofarzt
Gilles Tschudi
Sekretär Goltz
Philippe Vuilleumier
Professor Johann Joachim Quantz
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique de Rivaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominique de Rivaz, Jean-Luc Bourgeois, Leo Raat
- Original Score
- Frédéric Devreese
- Original Title
- Mein Name ist Bach
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- CAB Productions, TSR, Pandora Film, Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion, WDR, SRG SSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique de Rivaz
Dominique de Rivaz, Jean-Luc Bourgeois, Leo Raat
Frédéric Devreese
Ciro Cappellari
Isabel Meier
Karl Baumgartner, Uta Ganschow, Thanassis Karathanos, Jean-Louis Porchet, Gérard Ruey
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique de Rivaz
Director
Dominique de Rivaz
Writer
Karl Baumgartner
Producer
Isabel Meier
Editor
Jean-Luc Bourgeois
Writer
Uta Ganschow
Producer
Thanassis Karathanos
Producer
Jean-Louis Porchet
Producer
Gérard Ruey
Producer
Leo Raat
Writer
Ciro Cappellari
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Name Is Bach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Name Is Bach about?
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach is introduced to King Frederick II of Prussia in 1747. The aging composer and the young monarch clash and a battle of egos ensues.
Who directed My Name Is Bach?
My Name Is Bach was directed by Dominique de Rivaz.
Who stars in My Name Is Bach?
The principal cast of My Name Is Bach includes Vadim Glowna, Jürgen Vogel, Karoline Herfurth, Anatole Taubman, Paul Herwig.
When was My Name Is Bach released and how long is it?
My Name Is Bach was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for My Name Is Bach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Name Is Bach was composed by Frédéric Devreese.