DRAMA . 2003 . 1h 45m . 5.2/10

Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach_

A dramatic exploration of the life and struggles of the great composer, J.S. Bach, from his orphaning at the age of nine, through his struggles for the freedom to compose music in a restrictive society, to his eventual recognition after death.

Starring Christian Vadim, Elena Lenina, Frédérique Bel
5.2/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A dramatic exploration of the life and struggles of the great composer, J.S. Bach, from his orphaning at the age of nine, through his struggles for the freedom to compose music in a restrictive society, to his eventual recognition after death.

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Cast
Christian Vadim stars as Jean-Sébastien Bach in Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach.
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Year context
Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
A dramatic exploration of the life and struggles of the great composer, J.S. Bach, from his orphaning at the age of nine, through his struggles for the freed...
Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (11)

Christian Vadim
Christian Vadim
Jean-Sébastien Bach
Elena Lenina
Elena Lenina
Anna Magdalena Bach
Frédérique Bel
Frédérique Bel
Maria Barbara Bach
Jean Rochefort
Jean Rochefort
Narrator (voice)
CV
Cédric Vallet
Jean-Christophe Bach
DD
Daniel Duault
Le duc de Weimar
GF
Gwenaël Foucher
Jean-Sébastien Bach enfant
Alain Floret
Alain Floret
Monsieur Buxtehüde
JL
Jean Léger
Le pasteur d'Arnstadt
Raphaëlle Lenoble
Raphaëlle Lenoble
Alexandra Buxtehüde
AS
Annette Schreiber
Margaretha Bach

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (5 votes)

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What is Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach about?
A dramatic exploration of the life and struggles of the great composer, J.S. Bach, from his orphaning at the age of nine, through his struggles for the freedom to compose music in a restrictive society, to his eventual recognition after death.
How long is Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach?
Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach?
The cast of Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach includes Christian Vadim, Elena Lenina, Frédérique Bel, Jean Rochefort, Cédric Vallet.
What is the rating of Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach?
Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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