
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend
2003 · Movie · 108 min · ★ 5.7
French biographical drama about the life and works of classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach, delving into his passionate devotion to music
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Details
- Original title
- Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach
- Years
- 2003
- Release date
- 2003-08-13
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 108 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (6 votes)
Cast & crew

Christian Vadim
as Jean-Sébastien Bach

Elena Lenina
as Anna Magdalena Bach

Frédérique Bel
as Maria Barbara Bach

Jean Rochefort
as Narrator (voice)
- CV
Cédric Vallet
as Jean-Christophe Bach
- DD
Daniel Duault
as Le duc de Weimar
- GF
Gwenaël Foucher
as Jean-Sébastien Bach enfant

Alain Floret
as Monsieur Buxtehüde
- JL
Jean Léger
as Le pasteur d'Arnstadt

Raphaëlle Lenoble
as Alexandra Buxtehüde
Directed by Jean-Louis Guillermou