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Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968): Cast

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Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach is a 1968 music drama directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, starring Gustav Leonhardt as Johann Sebastian Bach, Bob van Asperen and Christiane Lang. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach About?

The premise of Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach without spoilers.

The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • pipe organ
  • f rated
  • new german cinema
  • concert film
  • classical music
  • church music
  • choir
  • organist
  • germany
  • composer
  • chamber music
  • concert
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  • title directed by female
  • singer
  • orchestra
  • musician
  • husband wife relationship
  • europe
  • cult director
  • brechtian
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach Cast & Characters

Gustav Leonhardt leads the cast as Johann Sebastian Bach, with Bob van Asperen as Johann Elias Bach and Christiane Lang as Anna Magdalena Bach. Directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet

More films directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet: France Against the Robots, People of the Lake, L’Aquarium et la Nation and Dialogue of Shadows.

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Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach.

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FAQ

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach released?

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach was released on February 3, 1968.

Who directed Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach was directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet.

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Who is in the cast of Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?

Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach stars Gustav Leonhardt as Johann Sebastian Bach, Bob van Asperen as Johann Elias Bach and Christiane Lang as Anna Magdalena Bach, among 16 credited actors.

Does Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach have a post-credit scene?

No. Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach in?

The original language of Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach is German.

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