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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.7 / 100
1968·Biography / Drama / History·1h 34m

THE CHRONICLE OF ANNA MAGDALENA BACH

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

Above the Line
Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub·DirectorJean-Marie Straub·WriterDanièle Huillet·WriterSaverio Diamante·Director of PhotographyLucien Moreau·SoundJean-Marie Straub·Editor
Cast
Gustav Leonhardt·Johann Sebastian BachChristiane Lang·Anna Magdalena BachPaolo Carlini·HölzelErnst Castelli·StegerHans-Peter Boye·BornJoachim Wolff·RectorRainer Kirchner·SuperintendentEckart Bruntjen·Prefect KittlerWalter Peters·Prefect KrauseKathrien Leonhard·Catherina Dorothea Bach
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Jean-Marie Straub·DirectorDanièle Huillet·Director
Writing· 2
Jean-Marie Straub·WriterDanièle Huillet·Writer
Camera· 3
Saverio Diamante·Director of PhotographyGiovanni Canfarelli Modica·Director of PhotographyUgo Piccone·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jean-Marie Straub·EditorDanièle Huillet·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Lucien Moreau·SoundLouis Hochet·Sound
Production· 4
Franz Seitz·ProducerJean-Marie Straub·ProducerGian Vittorio Baldi·ProducerDanièle Huillet·Producer
By the Numbers
73.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#808080
#404040
#FFFFFF
Mood
Somber, Historical
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair pulled back, looking directly forward with a neutral expression. The woman is positioned slightly to the ri”

Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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