Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968) is a music film, directed by Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub. It stars Gustav Leonhardt and Christiane Lang. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.
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Paolo Carlini E Ernst Castelli H Hans-Peter Boye J Joachim Wolff What Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach Is About
Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet's 1968 film gives the life of Johann Sebastian Bach in the voice of his second wife, Anna Magdalena. But it is not a biography: the narration is dry and reports events, no dramatic scenes are staged and no relationships develop between characters. The body of the film is the performances; the music is played live on set, recorded in unbroken takes, and Bach is played by Gustav Leonhardt, who plays the keyboard himself. Straub and Huillet reject the tradition of the period film; the costume and locations are accurate but the telling is kept deliberately cold and the viewer is asked to listen. Bach's disputes with his employers and his money troubles are taken from documents. Who it's for: viewers who like baroque music and formal cinema. Who it's not for: anyone expecting an emotional portrait of an artist; the film refuses that on purpose.
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What is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach about?
Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet's 1968 film gives the life of Johann Sebastian Bach in the voice of his second wife, Anna Magdalena. But it is not a biography: the narration is dry and reports events, no dramatic scenes are staged and no relationships develop between characters.
Where can I watch Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach is available to watch on digital platforms such as Fandor, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).
When did Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach come out?
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach was released in 1968.
Who directed Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach was directed by Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub.
Who stars in Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach stars Gustav Leonhardt, Christiane Lang, Paolo Carlini, Ernst Castelli.
What is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach's rating?
Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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