
π Overview:
A fictionalised exploration of Beethoven's life in his final days working on his Ninth Symphony. It is 1824. Beethoven is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been years since his last success and he is plagued by deafness, loneliness and personal trauma. A copyist is urgently needed to help the composer. A fictional character is introduced in the form of a young conservatory student and aspiring composer named Anna Holtz. The mercurial Beethoven is skeptical that a woman might become involved in his masterpiece but slowly comes to trust in Anna's assistance and in the end becomes quite fond of her. By the time the piece is performed, her presence in his life is an absolute necessity. Her deep understanding of his work is such that she even corrects mistakes he has made, while her passionate personality opens a door into his private world.
π΅ Budget: USD
11,000,000
π Languages Available:
German
,
English
π Date Released:
2006-09-10
β Running Time:
104 mins
β Vote Average:
6.4
Beloved Cast

Ludwig van Beethoven
Ed Harris

Anna Holtz
Diane Kruger

Martin Bauer
Matthew Goode

Mother Canisius
Phyllida Law

Wenzel Schlemmer
Ralph Riach

Rudy
Bill Stewart

Krenski
Angus Barnett

Magda
Viktoria Dihen

Old Woman
Matyelok Gibbs

Stefan Holtz
Karl Johnson

Karl van Beethoven
Joe Anderson