
Feature film — 2020
Louis van Beethoven (2020)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 68 votes.
Film Movement / ORF / Eikon Media / Maya Production / ARD
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Director: Niki Stein
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Cast & crew

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

Sabin Tambrea
Tobias Pfeiffer

Jürgen Hartmann
Caspar Belderbusch
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