A three-episode TV mini-series produced by the BBC, "Beethoven" is a very powerful and moving docudrama based on the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Fantastically written and beautifully directed, the series constitutes a thorough and accurate reconstruction of Beethoven's life, from his troubled childhood to his death at the age of 56. Paul Rhys's masterful portrayal of Beethoven is particularly noteworthy, doing well to convey in vivid colour the natural genius of the Great Man and the isolation, turmoil and despair he experienced throughout his eventful life. Insightful narration from the popular conductor, composer and presenter Charles Hazlewood does well to add a sophisticated educational dimension to the series, as well as to encourage a seamless and comfortable flow of the story. This is an absolute must-watch!
Director:
Ursula Macfarlane
Cast:
Paul Rhys_______________Ludwig van Beethoven Jack Shepherd___________Joseph Haydn David Bamber____________Prince Lichnowsky Alice Eve_______________Countess Giulietta Guicciardi Nicholas Farrell__________Stephan von Breuning Tom Goodman-Hill________Anton Schindler Gareth David-Lloyd________Older Karl Casper Harvey___________Young Karl Sarah Hadland___________Johanna van Beethoven Christian Coulson_________Archduke Rudolph Charles Hazlewood_______Himself - Presenter
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whenever i watch a movie about Beethoven (Immortal Beloved, Copying Beethoven, or this documentary), or listen to some of his most passionate music (Pastorale Symphony, Appasionata Sonata, 3rd Mvt of 9th Symphony) i cant help but think he had to have been the MOST emotional man who ever lived, his passions were glorious and tragic. i dont think any of us can imagine what his life must have been like through those dark lonely years
I feel bad for everybody, Beethoven, Johanna, and the boy. There is some evidence to suggest that Beethoven's claims that she was an unfit mother were not entirely unfounded but still it's a bit cruel to separate a child from its mother like that.
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