The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)

06 Nov 1968 • Biography, Drama, History • 1h 34m

A chronicle of Johann Sebastian Bach's life, eschewing drama to focus almost entirely on his music. Narrated by his wife Anna in voiceover, it consists largely of static scenes of Bach conducting and/or playing his brilliant compositions.

Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub
Director

Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub
Writer

Gustav Leonhardt, Christiane Lang, Paolo Carlini
Starring

Language: German
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Country: West Germany, Italy
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Box Office Total: $17,527

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