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The Silence Before Bach (2008): Ratings & Box Office

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The Silence Before Bach is a 2008 musical directed by Pere Portabella. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $426,456 worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$426.5K
Metascore
70
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The Silence Before Bach (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Pere Portabella
Genre
Musical
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Silence Before Bach About?

The premise of The Silence Before Bach without spoilers.

This unique film blends narrative and documentary elements to examine the profound impact of music. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, the story unfolds from spontaneous subway performances to guided tours of Leipzig in period costume. Unexpected connections arise, such as a butcher’s surprising relationship to Mendelssohn's "St. Matthew Passion," highlighting art’s ability to inspire and surprise in unexpected places. It’s a witty and poignant exploration of creativity and its power to transform everyday experiences.

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Crew

The Director of The Silence Before Bach

Directed by Pere Portabella.

From the director

More from Pere Portabella

More films directed by Pere Portabella: Mudanza, No al no: Visca el piano!, Warsaw Bridge and The Supper.

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Ratings

The Silence Before Bach Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Silence Before Bach 70 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Silence Before Bach Box Office

The Silence Before Bach grossed $426,456 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$426.5K

International
$426.5K
Details

The Silence Before Bach Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “El silencio antes de Bach” and “El silenci abans de Bach”.

Also known as
  • El silencio antes de Bach
  • El silenci abans de Bach
  • 바흐 이전의 침묵
  • O Silêncio Antes de Bach
  • 巴赫前的寂静
  • Le Silence avant Bach

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FAQ

The Silence Before Bach FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Silence Before Bach, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Silence Before Bach?

The Silence Before Bach runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Silence Before Bach released?

The Silence Before Bach was released on January 30, 2008.

Who directed The Silence Before Bach?

The Silence Before Bach was directed by Pere Portabella.

More films by Pere Portabella

How much did The Silence Before Bach make at the box office?

The Silence Before Bach grossed $426,456 worldwide.

How is The Silence Before Bach rated?

The Silence Before Bach has 70 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does The Silence Before Bach have a post-credit scene?

No. The Silence Before Bach has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Silence Before Bach in?

The original language of The Silence Before Bach is Spanish.

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