
The Life of Beethoven
1927-02-18 · 71 min · ★ 8.3
Filmed in Austria for the hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death, this 1927 silent film tells the story of the German genius' eventful emotional life. Presented in a restored version and with rearranged music, a biopic to be savored with ears wide open.
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- Directors
- Hans Otto Löwenstein
- Production companies
- Allianz-Film
- Countries
- Austria
- Status
- Released
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Fritz KortnerLudwig van BeethovenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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