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.
Directed byNiki Stein
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Language
- DE
- Released
- August 1, 2020
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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
Peter Lewys Preston
Karl van Beethoven
Johanna Gastdorf
Therese
- Directed by
- Niki Stein
- Written by
- Niki Stein
- Produced by
- Katarina CviticErnst Ludwig Ganzert
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