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The Silence Before Bach

G20071h 42mPere Portabella
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 70

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A beautiful, sometimes faintly bonkers celebration and contemplation of the role Bach’s music plays in the world today. Blending historical reconstruction with very loosely linked ‘dramatic’ scenes and documentary sequences, the film constitutes a playful, painterly sequence of variations on the argument that Johann Sebastian changed the way the world hears thanks to his extraordinary ear for harmony.

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What is The Silence Before Bach (2007) about?

A beautiful, sometimes faintly bonkers celebration and contemplation of the role Bach’s music plays in the world today. Blending historical reconstruction with very loosely linked ‘dramatic’ scenes and documentary sequences, the film constitutes a playful, painterly sequence of variations on the argument that Johann Sebastian changed the way the world hears thanks to his extraordinary ear for…

Who stars in The Silence Before Bach?

The Silence Before Bach stars Christian Atanasiu (Mayordomo), Féodor Atkine (Vendedor de Pianos), Georg Christoph Biller (Self), Christian Brembeck (J. S. Bach), Àlex Brendemühl (Camioner). The film was directed by Pere Portabella.

How long is The Silence Before Bach?

The Silence Before Bach has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated G.

Is The Silence Before Bach worth watching?

The Silence Before Bach holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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