Johann Sebastian Bach (1000) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1000 · 340 mins · German

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Directed by

Lothar Bellag

Starring

Péter Rudolf, Dieter Montag, Monika Lennartz, Dorottya Udvaros, Christian Steyer, István Hirtling

Presented with meticulous historical accuracy and superb period reconstruction, the film traces Bach’s remarkable path—from the celebrated contest with organist Louis Marchand to his tenure as musical director in Leipzig. It explores his relationships with contemporary musicians, his loves, and, most importantly, the creative process behind many of his masterpieces.