Bach: St. John Passion
Originally released in 2014. Bach: St. John Passion is a feature film. directed by Peter Sellars. With a runtime of 3h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Camilla Tilling, Magdalena Kožená, and Topi Lehtipuu
Synopsis
Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle was one of the outstanding events of the past season. As before with the St Matthew Passion, star director Peter Sellars succeeded in creating a staging which made the spiritual and dramatic content of the Passion story even more intensive. The New York Times also praised the “brilliant and energetic” playing of the orchestra, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung the “haunting, almost unsurpassable singing of all those involved.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
3h 7m
187 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bach: St. John Passion about?
Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle was one of the outstanding events of the past season. As before with the St Matthew Passion, star di...
Who directed Bach: St. John Passion?
Bach: St. John Passion was directed by Peter Sellars.
How long is Bach: St. John Passion?
Bach: St. John Passion has a runtime of 3 hours and 7 minutes (187 minutes total).
When was Bach: St. John Passion released?
Bach: St. John Passion was released on March 22, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bach: St. John Passion?
The main cast of Bach: St. John Passion includes Camilla Tilling, Magdalena Kožená, Topi Lehtipuu, Mark Padmore, Christian Gerhaher.