Louis van Beethoven (2020)

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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.

Director: Niki Stein
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
Editing: Jan Henrik Pusch
Production: Film Movement, ORF, Eikon Media, Maya Production, ARD
Country: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories

Keywords

composer, classical music, biography, 18th century, 19th century

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Niki Stein
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louis van Beethoven about?
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.
Who directed Louis van Beethoven?
Louis van Beethoven was directed by Niki Stein.
Who stars in Louis van Beethoven?
Louis van Beethoven stars Tobias Moretti, Colin Pütz, Anselm Bresgott, Ulrich Noethen, Ronald Kukulies, Cornelius Obonya.
How long is Louis van Beethoven?
Louis van Beethoven has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Louis van Beethoven?
Louis van Beethoven is a Drama, History film.
Where was Louis van Beethoven produced?
Louis van Beethoven was produced in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic.
What are the themes of Louis van Beethoven?
The themes of Louis van Beethoven include: Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories.