
In Search of Beethoven
Seen it?2009 | 139 min | Documentary, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for music lovers and anyone who likes learning something new. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or The Last Waltz.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
In Search of Beethoven offers a comprehensive documentary about the life and works of the great composer. Over 65 performances by the world's finest musicians were recorded and 100 interviews conducted in the making of this beautifully crafted film. Eleven interviews are included in the Extras and Six complete movements.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Grabsky
- Leif Ove AndsnesSelf
- Emanuel AxSelf
- Kristian BezuidenhoutSelf
- Giovanni BiettiSelf
- Jonathan BissSelf
- Ronald BrautigamSelf
- Riccardo ChaillySelf
- Barry CooperSelf
- Jonathan Del MarSelf
- Albert DohmenSelf