Louis van Beethoven2020

Director
Niki Stein

Acters

Tobias Moretti (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Colin Puetz (Ludwig van Beethoven as child)
Anselm Bresgott (Ludwig van Beethoven as young)
Ulrich Noethen (Christian Gottlob Neefe)
Ronald Kukulies (Jean van Beethoven)
Caroline Hellwig (Eleonore von Breuning)

Beethoven has always been passionate about three things: music, freedom and verity. His battle against conventions lasts all his life – but his opus will last forever.

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…

“’Louis van Beethoven’ is a feast for the eyes.” – Spiegel

“The film brings images that make the cinematic heart beat faster: powerful and three-dimensional, combined with impressive camera work. Wonderful tracking shots, perfectly exploited ballroom effects are a cause for amazement.” – Klassik Begeistert

“An intelligent and at times stirring story. First-class actors, an impressive young pianist (Pütz), magnificent costumes and sets and of course the music (not only by Beethoven) make this film a real Christmas highlight.” – Tittelbach.tv