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19 October 2006 (Israel)
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The passion behind the genius more
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A fictionalized account of the last year of Beethoven's life. full summary | full synopsis
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Beethoven
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Composition
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Romanticism
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Deaf
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Pit
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1 win
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4 nominations
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(8 articles)
Diane Kruger: The Hollywood Flashback Interview
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(From The Hollywood Interview. 26 January 2010, 10:05 PM, PST)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
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Enjoyable and sensible screen mini-biography about life of the greatest composer
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Diane Kruger | ... | Anna Holtz | |
| Ralph Riach | ... | Wenzel Schlemmer | |
| Matyelok Gibbs | ... | Old Woman | |
| Ed Harris | ... | Ludwig van Beethoven | |
| Bill Stewart | ... | Rudy | |
| Angus Barnett | ... | Krenski | |
| Viktoria Dihen | ... | Magda | |
| Phyllida Law | ... | Mother Canisius | |
| Matthew Goode | ... | Martin Bauer | |
| Gábor Bohus | ... | Schuppanzigh | |
| Joe Anderson | ... | Karl van Beethoven | |
| David Kennedy | ... | Neighbor | |
| Nicholas Jones | ... | Archduke Rudolph | |
| László Áron | ... | Judge | |
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| Karl Johnson | ... | Stefan Holtz | |
| George Mendel | ... | Doctor (as Gyorgy Mendel) | |
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Klang der Stille (Germany)
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual elements.
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104 min
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Factual errors: The film depicts Beethoven conducting the premier of his Ninth Symphony with Anna's help and at the end her turning him around at the podium to see the thunderous applause. In reality, Michael Umlauf conducted and although Beethoven was on stage keeping tempo, the orchestra had been told to ignore him. At the end of the performance it was one of the soloists, Caroline Unger, who turned him around to see the enthusiastic applause of the audience.
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Ludwig van Beethoven:
Schlemmer. I've arranged for Krenski to send him some pickled carp.
Ludwig van Beethoven: That will put him back in the pink.
Karl van Beethoven: He's got cancer.
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Ludwig van Beethoven: That will put him back in the pink.
Karl van Beethoven: He's got cancer.
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Soundtrack:
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor Op. 132
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This is a colorful, enchanting though superficial fictional semi-biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven (Ed Harris) kissed with genius. His last days are brought to life in this entertaining drama musical . This 104 minutes film gives you a splendid idea of the most famous classical music composer .The picture concerns about the tempestuous relationship between a young girl (Diane Kruger) who works as copyist and the excellent musician. A number of factual liberties are taken is this imaginative screen-biography of the history's great composer but it doesn't matter because is also based on real events, as his problematic relation submerged by dramatics with his nephew Karl Van Beethoven(Joe Anderson). Not too bad as biopic go, but musical talent and Ed Harris interpretation is definitely the star in this production. Beethoven's music is the highlight of the film as when he directs the orchestra amid the strains of symphonies 5,7 9,¨Ode to joy¨ and she helps him .
It's a stunning film full of superb music, literate, wit and an immensely dramatic fire. The picture contains some striking visual images ,lavish setting, terrific period piece with realistic scenario for the XIX century filmed on location in Budapest,Hungary, besides nifty brilliant costumes. Ed Harris delivers a convincing portrayal, sometimes a little bit exaggerated, of the popular composer whose music is become immortal. Ed Harris(nominated for Academy Award by ¨Pollock¨) acting is magnificent, he expresses musical genius and a first class finger-matching and musical conductor of Beethoven's music has a glorious sweep. The German actress Diane Kruger(Troy,National treasure) is beautiful and gorgeous, she is resolute but vulnerable in the role as copyist and admirer of the greatest composer she has ever heard. The Academy of Ancient Music Orchestra and soloists contributed to the splendid soundtrack. Atmospheric and glimmer cinematography by Ashley Rowe is simply stunning. The motion picture is well directed by Agnieszka Holland. Devotees of the music will appeal this film which is a fine tribute to the master.