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Beethoven's Hair

  • TV Movie
  • 20052005
  • GG
  • 1h 30m
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Beethoven's Hair (2005)
  • Documentary
Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pa... Read allBeethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks... Read allBeethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "med... Read all
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  • Director
    • Larry Weinstein
  • Writers
    • Russell Martin(book)
    • Thomas Wallner
  • Stars
    • Nicky Guadagni(voice)
    • Michael Fletcher(voice)
    • Matt Cahill(voice)
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  • Director
    • Larry Weinstein
  • Writers
    • Russell Martin(book)
    • Thomas Wallner
  • Stars
    • Nicky Guadagni(voice)
    • Michael Fletcher(voice)
    • Matt Cahill(voice)
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    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations

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    Nicky Guadagni
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    Michael Fletcher
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    • (voice)
    Matt Cahill
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    • (voice)
    Alfredo Guevara
    • Selfas Self
    Renée Guevara
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Renée)
    Ira F. Brilliant
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Ira Brilliant)
    Irma Brilliant
    • Selfas Self
    Michelle Wassard Larsen
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Michelle Larsen)
    Thomas Wassard Larsen
    • Selfas Self
    Hebe A. Jeffrey
    • Selfas Self
    Manfred Skopec
    • Selfas Self
    Christian Reiter
    • Selfas Self
    William Walsh
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Bill Walsh)
    Anne Lehmann
    • Selfas Self
    Klaus Wolfgang Niemöller
    • Selfas Self
    Bill Meredith
    • Selfas Self
    Hans-Werner Küthen
    • Selfas Self
    Esther Taylor
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    • Director
      • Larry Weinstein
    • Writers
      • Russell Martin(book)
      • Thomas Wallner
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    the life and cause of death of Beethoven
    This is a well-told tale in a docu-drama format. There is plenty of glorious music. Woven through the exploration of Beethoven's life, is a chance to "meet" some quite interesting and diverse people who are linked by a lock of Beethoven's hair. The history of who possessed it and why is quite intriguing. Finally, there is a "medical mystery" that might unfold a bit too slowly for those who are in a hurry to get the answer instead of sitting back and enjoying the leisurely journey. All in all, 90 minutes well spent. Music lovers, history buffs, and folks who enjoy all those forensic pathology TV programs should all find this a worthwhile.
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    • Release date
      • February 20, 2005 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • Czech Republic
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Beethovens hår
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Canada Television and Cable Production Fund License Program (CTCPF)
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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