Beethoven's Nephew (1985)

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The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.

Director: Paul Morrissey
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Hanus Polak
Editing: Claudine Bouché, Albert Jurgenson
Production: Orfilm, CBL Films
Country: France, Germany
Language: English
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Paul Morrissey
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beethoven's Nephew about?
The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.
Who directed Beethoven's Nephew?
Beethoven's Nephew was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in Beethoven's Nephew?
Beethoven's Nephew stars Wolfgang Reichmann, Dietmar Prinz, Jane Birkin, Nathalie Baye, Mathieu Carrière, Ulrich Berr.
How long is Beethoven's Nephew?
Beethoven's Nephew has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Beethoven's Nephew?
Beethoven's Nephew is a Drama film.
Where was Beethoven's Nephew produced?
Beethoven's Nephew was produced in France, Germany.