In Search of Beethoven


2h 19m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Takes a comprehensive look at the composer's life through his musical output while documenting each piece of music chronologically and marrying it to Beethoven's biography and letters. Delving beyond the image of the tortured, cantankerous and unhinged personality, the film addresses the romantic my

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Interview
Music
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 19m

Synopsis

Takes a comprehensive look at the composer's life through his musical output while documenting each piece of music chronologically and marrying it to Beethoven's biography and letters. Delving beyond the image of the tortured, cantankerous and unhinged personality, the film addresses the romantic myth that Beethoven was a heroic, tormented figure battling to overcome his tragic fate, struck down by deafness who searched for his 'immortal beloved' but remained unmarried.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Interview
Music
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 19m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 23, 2009

Released in United States October 2, 2009

Released in United States on Video April 27, 2010

Released in United States Fall September 23, 2009 (NY, CA)

Released in United States October 2, 2009 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video April 27, 2010