Immortal Beloved (1994)

Immortal Beloved (1994) poster

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.

Director: Bernard Rose
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 121 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Peter Suschitzky
Editing: Dan Rae
Production: Icon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $120
Original Language: en

Themes

Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Musician Biographies

Keywords

composer, deaf, letter, biography, sister-in-law, character study, uncle nephew relationship, für elise, ludwig van beethoven, portrait of an artist, life and career, classical musician, biographical drama, musician’s journey

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Immortal Beloved about?
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.
Who directed Immortal Beloved?
Immortal Beloved was directed by Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Immortal Beloved?
Immortal Beloved stars Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbé, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna ter Steege, Marco Hofschneider, Miriam Margolyes.
How long is Immortal Beloved?
Immortal Beloved has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Immortal Beloved?
Immortal Beloved is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
What is the budget of Immortal Beloved?
Immortal Beloved had a budget of $120.
Where was Immortal Beloved produced?
Immortal Beloved was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Immortal Beloved?
The themes of Immortal Beloved include: Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Musician Biographies.