Beethoven's Hair (2005)
Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "medical secret". Set to a lush score of some of Beethoven's most glorious music, the film explores the world of forensic testing in sharp relief against the romance of 19th-century Vienna and the horrors of 20th-century Nazi Germany.
Director: Larry Weinstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 20, 2005
Cast
- Nicky Guadagni - narrator
- Michael Fletcher - narrator
- Matt Cahill - narrator
- Alfredo Guevara - self
- Renée Guevara - self
- Ira F. Brilliant - self
- Michelle Wassard Larsen - self
- Esther Taylor - self
Screenplay
Editing: David New
Production: Rhombus Media, BBC, CBC Films, Canada Television and Cable Production Fund License Program (CTCPF)
Country: Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom
Language: Dansk, Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
composer, classical music, ludwig van beethoven, german
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beethoven's Hair about?
- Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "medical secret". Set to a lush score of some of Beethoven's most glorious music, the film explores the world of forensic testing in sharp relief against the romance of 19th-century Vienna and the horrors of 20th-century Nazi Germany.
- Who directed Beethoven's Hair?
- Beethoven's Hair was directed by Larry Weinstein.
- Who stars in Beethoven's Hair?
- Beethoven's Hair stars Nicky Guadagni, Michael Fletcher, Matt Cahill, Alfredo Guevara, Renée Guevara, Ira F. Brilliant.
- How long is Beethoven's Hair?
- Beethoven's Hair has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Beethoven's Hair?
- Beethoven's Hair is a Documentary film.
- Where was Beethoven's Hair produced?
- Beethoven's Hair was produced in Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom.