Mozart in the Jungle (TV Series)

Amusia (2015)

Gael García Bernal: Rodrigo De Souza

Quotes 

• [Rodrigo is panicking backstage because his ears are ringing and he has to conduct] 

  Beethoven : You think you have hearing problems? I can't hear Scheiße.

  Rodrigo : Ludwig?

  Beethoven : I composed most of my Ninth Symphony in complete silence. Imagine that - writing an Ode to Joy while I was in complete despair.

  Rodrigo : Um...

  Beethoven : Und in 1824, my hearing was completely nonexistent, but I conducted.

  Rodrigo : [Excitedly]  I know, I know. I always wanted to ask you...

  Rodrigo : [talking into Beethoven's hearing aid trumpet]  ... how did it go?

  Beethoven : Dreadfully. I couldn't hear the orchestra at all. My count was off. Und I continued to conduct even after the symphony had concluded.

  Rodrigo : [Grimacing]  Everybody noticed?

  Beethoven : Oh, everybody knew.

  Rodrigo : [Gasping]  Aah, that's horrible. Why are you telling me these things? Why?

  Beethoven : That's a good question. You don't even exist!