Beethoven's Nephew ( Le neveu de Beethoven ) ( Beethoven - Die ganze Wahrheit )

Beethoven's Nephew (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Le neveu de Beethoven
Alternate Title: Beethoven - Die ganze Wahrheit
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
104 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1985 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Paul Morrissey

Written By:
Mathieu Carrière
Paul Morrissey

Actors:
Wolfgang Reichmann ..... Ludwig Van Beethoven
Dietmar Prinz ..... Karl
Jane Birkin ..... Johanna
Nathalie Baye ..... Leonore
Mathieu Carrière ..... Archduke Rodolphe
Ulrich Berr ..... Schindler
Erna Korhel ..... Marie
Pieter Daniel ..... Holz
Yelena Rostropovich ..... Countess Erdody

Synopsis:

Andy Warhol 'graduate' Paul Morrissey surprised his followers with his sensitive direction of the 1985 costume drama Beethoven's Nephew (Le Neveu de Beethoven) The eponymous character, Karl Beethoven (Dietmar Prinz), is snatched from his mother's home by egomaniacal composer Ludwig Van Beethoven (Wolfgang Reichmann). It is Beethoven's contention that nephew Karl is in the clutches of a 'demon' (his mother!), and that only by taking charge of Karl himself can the composer tap the boy's inherent musical genius. Ultimately Karl rebels against Beethoven's obsessiveness by developing a relationship with a beautiful actress (Nathalie Baye). As Karl's independence grows, Beethoven's health declines, possibly because of the psychological ramifications of watching his surrogate son grow away from him. Adapted by Morrissey and Mathieu Carriere from a novel by Luigi Magnani, Beethoven's Nephew was released in the US nearly two years after its French premiere.

An aspiring composer of humble means, 23-year-old Anna Holtz is seeking inspiration and career advancement in the world's music capital, Vienna. A student at the music conservatory, she is recommended for a position at a venerated publisher, and, in a fortuitous turn of events, orchestrates an opportunity to work beside the greatest, most mercurial artist alive - Ludwig van Beethoven. When the skeptical Beethoven issues an impromptu challenge, Anna demonstrates her competence and musical insight. The maestro accepts Anna as his copyist, beginning a remarkable relationship that will transform both of their lives.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 11 November, 2010.

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