The Silence Before Bach
Die Stille vor Bach
Synopsis
A beautiful, sometimes faintly bonkers celebration and contemplation of the role Bach’s music plays in the world today. Blending historical reconstruction with very loosely linked ‘dramatic’ scenes and documentary sequences, the film constitutes a playful, painterly sequence of variations on the argument that Johann Sebastian changed the way the world hears thanks to his extraordinary ear for harmony.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Christian Atanasiu
Mayordomo
Féodor Atkine
Vendedor de Pianos
Georg Christoph Biller
Self
Christian Brembeck
J. S. Bach
Àlex Brendemühl
Camioner
Georgina Cardona
Violonchelista
Lucien Dekoster
Afinador de Pianos
Beatriz Ferrer-Salat
Amazona
José Pedro García Balada
Gertrud Kossler
Clienta
Bert Kripstädt
Camarero
Lina Lambert
Madre de Mendelssohn
Daniel Ligorio
F. Mendelssohn
Jordi Llordella
Amigo de Mendelssohn
Ferrán Ruiz
Hijo de Bach
Thomas Sauerteig
Amigo de la Violonchelista
Franz Schuchart
Guía Turístico
Antonio Serrano
Acompañante del Camionero
Release History & Theatrical Window
European Union Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pere Portabella
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Albertí, Pere Portabella, Carles Santos
- Original Title
- Die Stille vor Bach
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, German, Italian, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Films 59
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pere Portabella
Xavier Albertí, Pere Portabella, Carles Santos
Tomàs Pladevall
Òskar Gómez
Pere Portabella
Department Leadership Roster
Pere Portabella
Director
Xavier Albertí
Writer
Pere Portabella
Writer
Carles Santos
Writer
Òskar Gómez
Editor
Pere Portabella
Producer
Tomàs Pladevall
Director of Photography
Montse Figueras
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence Before Bach
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What is The Silence Before Bach about?
A beautiful, sometimes faintly bonkers celebration and contemplation of the role Bach’s music plays in the world today. Blending historical reconstruction with very loosely linked ‘dramatic’ scenes and documentary sequences, the film constitutes a playful, painterly sequence of variations on the argument that Johann Sebastian changed the way the world hears thanks to his extraordinary ear for harmony.
Who directed The Silence Before Bach?
The Silence Before Bach was directed by Pere Portabella.
Who stars in The Silence Before Bach?
The principal cast of The Silence Before Bach includes Christian Atanasiu, Féodor Atkine, Georg Christoph Biller, Christian Brembeck, Àlex Brendemühl.
When was The Silence Before Bach released and how long is it?
The Silence Before Bach was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silence Before Bach?
The Silence Before Bach holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).