J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend (Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach) 20 years old

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

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.

Credits

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

Name Character
Christian Vadim He was 40, now 60 years old as Jean-Sébastien Bach
Frédérique Bel She was 28, now 49 years old as Maria Barbara Bach
Jean Rochefort He was 73, 87 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

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

Name Department
Martine Barraqué as Editor. She was 3 (now 24) years old Editing
Laurent Fleutot as Director of Photography. Camera
Johann Sebastian Bach as Music. He was 318 (65) years old when He died Sound
Jean-Louis Guillermou as Director. He was 56 (now 77) years old Directing
Jean-Louis Guillermou as Writer. He was 56 (now 77) years old Writing
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J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend (20 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 13, 2003
  • Runtime: 105 minutes