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The Silence Before Bach

Original title: Die Stille vor Bach
  • 20072007
  • GG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
647
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The Silence Before Bach (2007)
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.
IMDb RATING
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647
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  • Director
    • Pere Portabella
  • Writers
    • Xavier Albertí
    • Pere Portabella
    • Carles Santos
  • Stars
    • Christian Atanasiu
    • Féodor Atkine
    • George-Christoph Biller
  • Director
    • Pere Portabella
  • Writers
    • Xavier Albertí
    • Pere Portabella
    • Carles Santos
  • Stars
    • Christian Atanasiu
    • Féodor Atkine
    • George-Christoph Biller
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    • 5User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations

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    Christian Atanasiu
    • Mayordomo
    Féodor Atkine
    Féodor Atkine
    • Vendedor de pianos
    George-Christoph Biller
    • Self
    Christian Brembeck
    • J. S. Bach
    Alex Brendemühl
    Alex Brendemühl
    • Camioner
    • (as Àlex Brendemühl)
    Georgina Cardona
    • Violonchelista
    Lucien Dekoster
    • Afinador de pianos
    Beatriz Ferrer-Salat
    • Amazona
    José Pedro García Balada
      Gertrud Kossler
      • Clienta
      Bert Kripstädt
      • Camarero
      Lina Lambert
      • Madre de Mendelssohn
      Daniel Ligorio
      • F. Mendelssohn
      Jordi Llordella
      • Amigo de Mendelssohn
      Ferran Ruiz
      • Hijo de Bach
      Thomas Sauerteig
      • Amigo de la violonchelista
      Franz Schuchart
      • Guía turístico
      Antonio Serrano
      • Acompañante del camionero
      • Director
        • Pere Portabella
      • Writers
        • Xavier Albertí
        • Pere Portabella
        • Carles Santos
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      Storyline

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      • Connections
        Referenced in General Report II. The New Abduction of Europe (2015)
      • Soundtracks
        Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Theme, and Variation #1
        Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

      User reviews5

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      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.
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      • crossbow0106
      • Feb 4, 2008

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      • Release date
        • December 21, 2007 (Spain)
      • Country of origin
        • Spain
      • Official sites
        • Medula Films (France)
        • Official site
      • Languages
        • French
        • Italian
        • Spanish
        • German
        • Catalan
      • Also known as
        • El silenci abans de Bach
      • Filming locations
        • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
      • Production company
        • Films 59
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      Box office

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      • Budget
        • €1,400,000 (estimated)
      • Gross worldwide
        • $426,456
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 42 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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