The Silence Before Bach

Name: Die Stille vor Bach
Genre: Musical
Released: 2007-12-21
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Christian Atanasiu, Féodor Atkine, George-Christoph Biller

Original title: Die Stille vor Bach

2007
G
1h 42m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

708

YOUR RATING

Musical

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... Read allBlending 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 harm... Read allBlending 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.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

708

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 4 wins & 4 nominations total

Soundtracks
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Theme, and Variation #1
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

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Featured review

8/10

Ah, Bach

This film is a series of vignettes, some scripted, some documentary style, of people who have been influenced by Bach's music or are playing it. It weaves in and out between fictional and not, and at first seems to have no form until you realize that some of these episodes are interrelated. At those times, the film has a cohesion that is very welcome. If you are not a classical music fan or you have no interest in this director's work, you/d probably not want to watch this film, as it is a story told in music and voice about Bach. Interestingly enough, it is not about the life of Bach, just the influence of his music. The acting is fine, but not the reason you'll watch this film. Above all, you're hearing genius, and that makes the film worthwhile.