Trama

This lavish historical drama illuminates the story of the world-famous composer from different perspectives.

1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.—Beta Film

Eight-year-old Louis van Beethoven (Colin Pütz) comes of age in provincial Bonn where his talent is recognized and nurtured by the local elite. When attempts by Louis' father to mentor him fail, Louis finds spiritual inspiration in local rabble-rouser Tobias Pfeiffer and a mentor in the Bonn court organist Christian Gottlob Neefe-both of whom shape the young genius in very different ways. But it's a momentous adolescent encounter with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna that inspires Louis' freedom-loving spirit and emboldens the maverick within. Now nearing the end of his life, Louis reflects upon the transformative events that shaped his oeuvre.—Mae Moreno

A momentous encounter with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart inspires a preternaturally talented adolescent from Bonn, Ludwig van Beethoven, to embrace and embolden the maverick composer within. Now nearing the end of his life, 'Louis' reflects upon the transformative events that shaped his oeuvre while contemplating the price of his renown.—Mae Moreno