J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend
Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach
Synopsis
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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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
Annette Schreiber
Margaretha Bach
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Louis Guillermou
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Louis Guillermou
- Original Score
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Original Title
- Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Louis Guillermou
Jean-Louis Guillermou
Johann Sebastian Bach
Laurent Fleutot
Martine Barraqué
Anilio de Pagliara, Vincenzo de Pagliara, Christine Renaud
Department Leadership Roster
Antoine Maron
Production Design
Laurent Fleutot
Director of Photography
Martine Barraqué
Editor
Jean-Louis Guillermou
Writer
Jean-Louis Guillermou
Director
Claire Chanat
Costume Design
Anilio de Pagliara
Producer
Vincenzo de Pagliara
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend
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What is J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend about?
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.
Who directed J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend?
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend was directed by Jean-Louis Guillermou.
Who stars in J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend?
The principal cast of J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend includes Christian Vadim, Elena Lenina, Frédérique Bel, Jean Rochefort, Cédric Vallet.
When was J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend released and how long is it?
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.