Louis van Beethoven

2020 2h 0m DE

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 68

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Synopsis

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1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tobias Moretti
Ludwig van Beethoven (adult)
Colin Pütz
Ludwig van Beethoven (child)
Anselm Bresgott
Ludwig van Beethoven (teen)
Ulrich Noethen
Christian Gottlob Neefe
Ronald Kukulies
Jean van Beethoven
Cornelius Obonya
Johann van Beethoven
Silke Bodenbender
Helene von Breuning
Caroline Hellwig
Eleonore von Breuning

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Niki Stein
Writers: Niki Stein
Languages: German
Countries: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ludwig van Beethoven. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jan Henrik Pusch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tobias Moretti and Colin Pütz and Anselm Bresgott carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11496350 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Niki Stein directs. Ludwig van Beethoven scores. Jan Henrik Pusch cuts. Produced in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic. Dialogue in German.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic.
3Original score by Ludwig van Beethoven. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jan Henrik Pusch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tobias Moretti and Colin Pütz and Anselm Bresgott carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt11496350 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.