Film
Immortal Beloved (1994)
The genius behind the music. The madness behind the man. The untold love story of Ludwig von Beethoven.
Drama, Music, Romance· Directed by Bernard Rose· 121 min
Overview
A chronicle of the life of infamous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his painful struggle with hearing loss. Following Beethoven's death in 1827, his assistant, Schindler, searches for an elusive woman referred to in the composer's love letters as "immortal beloved." As Schindler solves the mystery, a series of flashbacks reveal Beethoven's transformation from passionate young man to troubled musical genius.
Connections
Top billing
- Gary Oldman as Ludwig van Beethoven
- Jeroen Krabbé as Anton Felix Schindler
- Isabella Rossellini as Anna Marie Erdödy
- Johanna ter Steege as Johanna Reiss
- Marco Hofschneider as Karl van Beethoven