Le Neveu de Beethoven (1985) Directed by Paul Morrissey
Drama
aka: Beethoven's Nephew
Film Synopsis
Beethoven was famously a man who was difficult to get on with, and his
mood was not helped by the deafness that he had to endure until the end
of his days. After his brother's death, he lent his services as
tutor to his nephew, Karl. The young man found it hard to endure
the presence of the despotic musical genius who sought to control every
aspect of his life.
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.
From its birth in 1895, cinema has been an essential part of French culture. Now it is one of the most dynamic, versatile and important of the arts in France.