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Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach

1968Movie1 h 34 min

DramaMusic
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A slow-burning, nostalgic music movie about history and a real life story, with standout score and direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Austere Historical Biography
  • Musical Devotion as Narrative
  • Slow Cinema Pioneering Work
  • Baroque Aesthetic Immersion
  • Intellectual & Meditative
  • Dehumanized Iconography
  • Strict Period Authenticity
  • Cinematic Essay on Art

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Written by
Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Produced by
Franz Seitz, Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Music by
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Louis Hochet, Paul Schöler

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Facts

February 3, 1968 · 1 h 34 min · Music, Drama

Released
February 3, 1968
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, Italy
Available in
4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?"

Questions about Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach

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Where can I stream Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach?

HooplaFandor

In the United States, Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach streams on Hoopla and Fandor. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach in English?

German

No, it was made in German.