J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend

A solemn, music-soaked period drama that moves at a stately pace, asking patience as it dwells on hardship and artistic devotion.

Directed by

Jean-Louis Guillermou

Genres

Drama

Starring

Christian Vadim, Elena Lenina, Frédérique Bel

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, art, grief, freedom

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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