The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.
Wolfgang Reichmann | Ludwig van Beethoven |
Dietmar Prinz | Karl |
Jane Birkin | Johanna |
Nathalie Baye | Leonore |
Mathieu Carrière | Archduke Rodolphe |
Ulrich Berr | Schindler |
Erna Korhel | Marie |
Pieter Daniel | Holz |
Yelena Rostropovich | Countess Erdody |