Louis van Beethoven

Louis van Beethoven

2020 · 120 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by Niki Stein · Written by Niki Stein

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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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