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Overview
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.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Release Date
- August 13, 2003
- Languages
- French
- Director
- Production Countries
- France
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