The Life of Beethoven
Das Leben des Beethoven
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Otto Löwenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Emil Kolberg
- Original Title
- Das Leben des Beethoven
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Allianz-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Otto Löwenstein
Emil Kolberg
Viktor Gluck
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Gluck
Director of Photography
Ernst Richter
Production Design
Hans Otto Löwenstein
Director
Emil Kolberg
Writer
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What is The Life of Beethoven about?
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.
Who directed The Life of Beethoven?
The Life of Beethoven was directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein.
Who stars in The Life of Beethoven?
The principal cast of The Life of Beethoven includes Fritz Kortner, Lilian Gray, Dely Drexler, Heinz Altringen, Willy Schmieder.
When was The Life of Beethoven released and how long is it?
The Life of Beethoven was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.