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.
Niki Stein
Director, Writer
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
Nightwatching62%
Corsage61%
Chevalier64%
Lust for Life71%
Oranges and Sunshine69%
Miles Ahead64%
King of Kings71%
Ludwig74%
Dalíland59%
A Late Quartet67%
All Eyez on Me67%
Mo' Better Blues64%
Born to Be Blue65%
Egon Schiele: Tod und Mädchen66%
Cadillac Records70%
Brian Banks72%
Blaze62%
Hounddog64%
Selena77%
The Devil's Violinist66%
