Overview
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 and cast
- Tobias Moretti as Ludwig van Beethoven (adult)
- Colin Pütz as Ludwig van Beethoven (child)
- Anselm Bresgott as Ludwig van Beethoven (teen)
- Ulrich Noethen as Christian Gottlob Neefe
- Ronald Kukulies as Jean van Beethoven
- Cornelius Obonya as Johann van Beethoven
- Silke Bodenbender as Helene von Breuning
- Caroline Hellwig as Eleonore von Breuning
- Peter Lewys Preston as Karl van Beethoven
- Johanna Gastdorf as Therese
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