Beethoven - Days in a Life
Originally released in 1976. Beethoven - Days in a Life is a drama/history film. directed by Horst Seemann.
Starring Donatas Banionis, Stefan Lisewski, and Hans Teuscher
Synopsis
Vienna, 1813-1819: Beethoven (played by Donatas Banionis) is at the peak of his fame. Orchestras all over the world play his music, but he lives modestly and is dependent upon private patrons. Nagged by his patronizing brothers, spied upon by officials for his republican beliefs and faced by his progressive hearing loss, the composer becomes more and more isolated. Seeman’s poetic film explores the joys, heartbreak and artistic spirit of the great composer as he works on his Ninth Symphony.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donatas Banionis
as Ludwig van Beethoven
Stefan Lisewski
as Johann van Beethoven
Hans Teuscher
as Karl van Beethoven
Renate Richter
as Gräfin Josephine Brunsvik
Eberhard Esche
as Beethovens Sekretär
Fred Delmare
as Johann Nepomuk Mälzel
Katja Paryla
as Johanna
Günter Wolf
Leon Niemczyk
as Fürst Andreas Rasumowski
Marita Böhme
as Konzertsängerin S.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beethoven - Days in a Life about?
Vienna, 1813-1819: Beethoven (played by Donatas Banionis) is at the peak of his fame. Orchestras all over the world play his music, but he lives modestly and is dependent upon private patrons. Nagg...
Who directed Beethoven - Days in a Life?
Beethoven - Days in a Life was directed by Horst Seemann.
How long is Beethoven - Days in a Life?
Beethoven - Days in a Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Beethoven - Days in a Life released?
Beethoven - Days in a Life was released on October 14, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beethoven - Days in a Life?
The main cast of Beethoven - Days in a Life includes Donatas Banionis, Stefan Lisewski, Hans Teuscher, Renate Richter, Eberhard Esche.