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The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach

Original title: Chronik der Anna Magdalena Bach
  • 19681968
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.5K
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POPULARITY
84,661
1,944
The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
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The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
84,661
1,944
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    • Directors
      • Danièle Huillet
      • Jean-Marie Straub
    • Writers
      • Danièle Huillet(uncredited)
      • Jean-Marie Straub(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Gustav Leonhardt
      • Christiane Lang
      • Paolo Carlini
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Danièle Huillet
      • Jean-Marie Straub
    • Writers
      • Danièle Huillet(uncredited)
      • Jean-Marie Straub(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Gustav Leonhardt
      • Christiane Lang
      • Paolo Carlini
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    • 16User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Gustav Leonhardt in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Gustav Leonhardt in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Christiane Lang in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
    Jean-Marie Straub in The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)

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    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
    Walter Peters
    • Prefect Krause
    Kathrien Leonhard
    • Catherina Dorothea Bach
    Anja Fahrmann
    • Regine Susanna Bach
    Katja Drewanz
    • Christine Sophie Henrietta Bach
    Bob van Asperen
    • Johann Elias Bach
    Andreas Pangritz
    • Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
    Bernd Weikl
    • Singer in Cantata No. 205
    Wolfgang Schöne
    • Singer in Cantata No. 82
    Karl-Heinz Lampe
    • Singer in Cantata No. 42
    Bernhard Wehle
    • Treble Voice in Cantata No. 140
    • Directors
      • Danièle Huillet
      • Jean-Marie Straub
    • Writers
      • Danièle Huillet(uncredited)
      • Jean-Marie Straub(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Gustav Leonhardt portrays Bach in his only performance as an actor. He is a music scholar of International renown, specialized in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, and a harpsichord virtuoso whose Bach recordings (both as harpsichord player and conductor) are among the finest to be found in recording History.
    • Connections
      Edited into Wrong Move (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050 - Allegro I
      Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    2/10
    Anti-Cinema
    "Dogmatic," as another reviewer described this film, is a fitting word. The director's idea was to present Bach without plot, acting, fun, theatrics, dialog, narrative, or drama. Mission accomplished, Monsieur Straub. "Pretentious?" Yes. "Cinematic?" No way. This is anti-cinema. No one moves. Hardly anyone talks. The camera holds static shots for 10-12 minutes at a time: very very occasionally the camera will dolly in. You may catch a glimpse of Gustav Leonhardt's fingers moving over the keys. That's it.

    If you like the idea of staring at the back of a harpsichordist's (bewigged) head for 7 minutes at a stretch while listening to Bach, this is the film for you. I'd rather listen to Bach on my stereo with my eyes closed.
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    • Mar 10, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • 1981 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • Italy
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Chronik der Anna Magdalena Bach
    • Filming locations
      • Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
      • Neue Filmkunst Walter Kirchner
      • Hessischer Rundfunk (HR)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,453
      • Mar 4, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,527
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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