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

Louis van Beethoven (2020)

Poster for Louis van Beethoven

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Niki Stein
  • Profile picture of Tobias Moretti
    Ludwig van Beethoven (adult) Tobias Moretti
  • Profile picture of Anselm Bresgott
    Ludwig van Beethoven (teen) Anselm Bresgott
  • Profile picture of Ulrich Noethen
    Christian Gottlob Neefe Ulrich Noethen
  • Profile picture of Ronald Kukulies
    Jean van Beethoven Ronald Kukulies
  • Profile picture of Cornelius Obonya
    Johann van Beethoven Cornelius Obonya
  • Profile picture of Silke Bodenbender
    Helene von Breuning Silke Bodenbender
  • Profile picture of Caroline Hellwig
    Eleonore von Breuning Caroline Hellwig
  • Profile picture of Johanna Gastdorf
    Therese Johanna Gastdorf

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Keywords

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