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Immortal Beloved

starring: Michael Culkin, Gary Oldman, Rory Edwards, Hannes Flaschberger, Christopher Fulford

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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9780767821421
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0767821424
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 05, 1999
Running Time: 121 minutes
Sales Rank: 3229
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: January 06, 1995



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Product Description:
Gary oldman is beethoven in this untold story of a man of genius a woman of passion and the mystery of a lifetime. Special features: dual-layer widescreen version subtitles: english spanish director bernard roses commentary original featurette talent files and theatrical trailer. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 03/06/2007 Starring: Gary Oldman Run time: 120 minutes Rating: R

Amazon.com:
This sumptuous and moving 1994 film written and directed by Bernard Rose (Candyman) investigates the artistic and romantic passions of one of the greatest composers of all time. Featuring a superb performance by Gary Oldman (Sid and Nancy) as Ludwig van Beethoven, Immortal Beloved is full of uncommonly vivid, rich imagery as it charts the tumultuous life of the deaf child prodigy and his rise to the height of musical achievement. Along the way, he attempts to play mentor to his nephew, attend to his many passionate romances--the most stable one was with a countess (Isabella Rossellini)--and fight bouts of depression and madness that ruled his life and his art. The film is framed around a 'Rosebud'-type letter found after the composer's death that makes up the crux of the story. Jeroen Krabbé (The Fugitive), playing Beethoven's lifelong friend, attempts to discover who Beethoven's muse really was, becoming as driven as his friend in discovering the unlikely identity of the composer's 'immortal beloved.' Through this we gain an insight into the nature of obsession, romance, and the heights and sacrifices of artistic achievement. The film exhibits some extraordinary sound design, and the finale features a magical encapsulation of Beethoven's life and loves set to his 'Ode to Joy.' As an exciting and passionate journey, Immortal Beloved is its own masterpiece. --Robert Lane



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Movie making at it's best.
If you have no appreciation for Beethoven or his music watching this film will undoubtedly change ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Magnificent
This movie has achieved the daunting task of being good enough for its music. I don't collect many ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - One of My Favorites
This movie is romantic, it's got more twists and turns than the airport in Florida, it's poetic, it's ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Immortal Gary Oldman
It's been a while since I have seen this movie. But it still resonates within me. Gary Oldman is one of ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Beautiful and tragic
Wonderful recounting of Beethoven's life, though not exactly true to history; but after doing some research, ... Read More

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