Beethoven's Hair
Synopsis
Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "medical secret". Set to a lush score of some of Beethoven's most glorious music, the film explores the world of forensic testing in sharp relief against the romance of 19th-century Vienna and the horrors of 20th-century Nazi Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Weinstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell Martin, Thomas Wallner
- Original Title
- Beethoven's Hair
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rhombus Media, BBC, CBC Films, Canada Television and Cable Production Fund License Program (CTCPF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Weinstein
Russell Martin, Thomas Wallner
David New
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Weinstein
Director
David New
Editor
Russell Martin
Writer
Thomas Wallner
Writer
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What is Beethoven's Hair about?
Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "medical secret". Set to a lush score of some of Beethoven's most glorious music, the film explores the world of forensic testing in sharp relief against the romance of 19th-century Vienna and the horrors of 20th-century Nazi Germany.
Who directed Beethoven's Hair?
Beethoven's Hair was directed by Larry Weinstein.
Who stars in Beethoven's Hair?
The principal cast of Beethoven's Hair includes Nicky Guadagni, Michael Fletcher, Matt Cahill, Alfredo Guevara, Renée Guevara.
When was Beethoven's Hair released and how long is it?
Beethoven's Hair was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.