Living Bach

Living Bach (2023) is a documentary film directed by Anna Schmidt.

There are more than 300 Bach choirs and Bach ensembles worldwide, most of which are made up of amateurs. For many, their lives are inextricably linked with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. What do people seek and find in his music? What connects them across continents? What fascination lies in the music of the famous German composer, which manages to transcend borders, cultures, religions and centuries? The film embarks on a journey through six continents to meet amateur musicians and singers who have made Bach their "centerpiece".

Cast

Thabang Modise

Lee Hai Lin

David Portillo

Kazuko Navata

Jesse Gehman

Bianca Porcheddu

Désriée Scheidegger

Anna-Lisa Hartmann