Overview

The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.

Top Cast

Wolfgang Reichmann

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Dietmar Prinz

Karl

Jane Birkin

Johanna

Nathalie Baye

Leonore

Mathieu Carrière

Archduke Rodolphe

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Ulrich Berr

Schindler

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Erna Korhel

Marie

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Pieter Daniel

Holz

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Yelena Rostropovich

Countess Erdody