Overview
A chronicle of the life of infamous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his painful struggle with hearing loss. Following Beethoven's death in 1827, his assistant, Schindler, searches for an elusive woman referred to in the composer's love letters as "immortal beloved." As Schindler solves the mystery, a series of flashbacks reveal Beethoven's transformation from passionate young man to troubled musical genius.
Details
- Director
- Bernard Rose
- Writer
- Bernard Rose
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $120
Cast
Barry Humphries
Christopher Fulford
Gary Oldman
Gerard Horan
Isabella Rossellini
Jeroen Krabbé
Johanna ter Steege
Marco Hofschneider
Miriam Margolyes
Valeria Golino
Keywords
biography
character study
composer
deaf
für elise
letter
ludwig van beethoven
sister-in-law
uncle nephew relationship
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