Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach

A slow, austere immersion into music-making, where performances dominate and emotion surfaces quietly through restraint and devotion.

Directed by

Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub

Genres

Music, Drama

Starring

Gustav Leonhardt, Christiane Lang, Paolo Carlini

Overview

The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Music, art, family, work

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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