Immortal Beloved

Immortal Beloved

Directed by Bernard Rose

Produced by Icon Productions

1994121 min7.1 / 10

A melancholic biographical portrait of Beethoven's inner torment and romantic longing, framed as a mystery investigation into his most intimate correspondence.

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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  • Is Immortal Beloved sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Immortal Beloved violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Immortal Beloved scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Immortal Beloved easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Immortal Beloved end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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65/ 100

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Rarity78

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Surprise46

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Love72

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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