J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend(2003)
Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend 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.
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend (2003) is a drama film directed by Jean-Louis Guillermou, released on August 13, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Christian Vadim, Elena Lenina, Frédérique Bel and Jean Rochefort. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Louis Guillermou
- Writers:
- Jean-Louis Guillermou
- Producers:
- Anilio de Pagliara, Vincenzo de Pagliara
- Cinematographer:
- Laurent Fleutot
- Status:
- Released
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christian Vadim
as Jean-Sébastien Bach
Elena Lenina
as Anna Magdalena Bach
Frédérique Bel
as Maria Barbara Bach
Jean Rochefort
as Narrator (voice)
- Cédric Vallet
Cédric Vallet
as Jean-Christophe Bach
- Daniel Duault
Daniel Duault
as Le duc de Weimar
- Gwenaël Foucher
Gwenaël Foucher
as Jean-Sébastien Bach enfant
Alain Floret
as Monsieur Buxtehüde
- Jean Léger
Jean Léger
as Le pasteur d'Arnstadt
Raphaëlle Lenoble
as Alexandra Buxtehüde
- Annette Schreiber
Annette Schreiber
as Margaretha Bach
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Louis Guillermou, written by Jean-Louis Guillermou, produced by Anilio de Pagliara and Vincenzo de Pagliara.
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend online?
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend?
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The main cast of J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend (2003) includes Christian Vadim, Elena Lenina, Frédérique Bel, Jean Rochefort and Cédric Vallet. The film was directed by Jean-Louis Guillermou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend released?
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend was released on August 13, 2003 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend worth watching?
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend (2003) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.