The Silence Before Bach(2007)
Die Stille vor Bach
The Silence Before 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.
The Silence Before Bach (2007) is a music film directed by Pere Portabella, released on December 21, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Christian Atanasiu, Féodor Atkine, Georg Christoph Biller and Christian Brembeck. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Pere Portabella
- Writers:
- Xavier Albertí, Pere Portabella, Carles Santos
- Producers:
- Pere Portabella
- Cinematographer:
- Tomàs Pladevall
- Production:
- Films 59
- Status:
- Released
The Silence Before Bach Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Christian Atanasiu
Christian Atanasiu
as Mayordomo
Féodor Atkine
as Vendedor de Pianos
- Georg Christoph Biller
Georg Christoph Biller
as Self
- Christian Brembeck
Christian Brembeck
as J. S. Bach
Àlex Brendemühl
as Camioner
- Georgina Cardona
Georgina Cardona
as Violonchelista
- Lucien Dekoster
Lucien Dekoster
as Afinador de Pianos
- Beatriz Ferrer-Salat
Beatriz Ferrer-Salat
as Amazona
- José Pedro García Balada
José Pedro García Balada
- Gertrud Kossler
Gertrud Kossler
as Clienta
- Bert Kripstädt
Bert Kripstädt
as Camarero
Lina Lambert
as Madre de Mendelssohn
Key crew
Directed by Pere Portabella, written by Xavier Albertí, Pere Portabella and Carles Santos, produced by Pere Portabella.
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The Silence Before Bach Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Silence Before Bach – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silence Before Bach online?
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The Silence Before Bach (2007) is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Silence Before Bach?
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The main cast of The Silence Before Bach (2007) includes Christian Atanasiu, Féodor Atkine, Georg Christoph Biller, Christian Brembeck and Àlex Brendemühl. The film was directed by Pere Portabella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silence Before Bach released?
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The Silence Before Bach was released on December 21, 2007 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Silence Before Bach worth watching?
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The Silence Before Bach (2007) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.