Bach: A Christmas Miracle
December 7, 2025
Sunday, December 7 | 1:00pm | SIFF Film Center
Sunday, December 7 | 3:30pm | SIFF Film Center
Presented by Seattle Bach Festival
Join the Seattle Bach Festival for an exclusive screening of the film Bach: A Christmas Miracle, a festive prelude to our much-anticipated performances of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio this December. Watch Trailer
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
This compelling historical drama takes you back to Leipzig in 1734, offering a dramatic and inspiring look into the creation of one of Bach’s most beloved masterworks. Witness the challenges and triumphs as Bach navigates family tensions and conflicts with the city council to bring his six-part oratorio to life. This cinematic journey will deepen your appreciation for the powerful story and joyous music of the Christmas Oratorio, setting the perfect tone for our upcoming concerts.
This film is directed by Christian Schnalke and stars Devid Striesow, Thorsten Merten, Verena Altenberger, Ludwig Simon, Dominic Marcus Singer and Lotte Herzog. This film is presented in German with English subtitles.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Bach’s timeless music on the big screen and hear SBF artists perform before the film screening!
- Director: Florian Baxmeyer
- Principal Cast: Devid Striesow, Verena Altenberger, Luise Aschenbrenner, Daniel Christensen
- Country: Germany
- Year: 2024
- Running Time: 90 min.
- Language: German
- Has Subtitles: Yes