Immortal Beloved

Immortal Beloved

1994 · 121 min · EN · R · 7.1 (295 votes)
Dir. Bernard Rose · Starring Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbé, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna ter Steege, Marco Hofschneider, Miriam Margolyes
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A chronicle of the life of infamous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his painful struggle with hearing loss. Following Beethoven's death in 1827, his assistant, Schindler, searches for an elusive woman referred to in the composer's love letters as "immortal beloved." As Schindler solves the mystery, a series of flashbacks reveal Beethoven's transformation from passionate young man to troubled musical genius.

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A sweeping, emotional journey through the tortured genius of Beethoven. It's a deeply felt character study, exploring the profound connection between his inner turmoil and his immortal music, all set against a backdrop of historical grandeur.

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