In Search of Beethoven
Synopsis
No other composer has been so often quoted, written about, adopted for political and revolutionary causes (ranging from Marxism to fascism) and painted, but who was the real Beethoven? Who was the man behind the romantic image of the tortured artist with the unruly hair, unhinged personality and furrowed brow?
This new film will explore the truth behind the many layers of myth and legend surrounding a man hailed not only as the world's first truly independent composer, but also the most important.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 139 mins
- Director
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Phil Grabsky
- Producer
- Nicky Thomas
- Editor
- Phil Reynolds
- Principal cast
- Gianandrea Noseda, Sir Roger Norrington, Ricardo Chailly, Claudio Abbado
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Seventh Art Productions
63 Ship StreetBrighton
East Sussex BN1 1AE
UK
T +44 (0)1273 777 678
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