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 Abel
Gance 's film is very sensitive. His high point
is the creation of atmosphere, and the black
and white filming lends itself very well to
this. A film of undeniable aestheticism.
The plot is above all symbolic. The great moments
in the composer's life are filmed in grand style.
The talent of director, Abel Gance, and of the
principal actor, Harry Baur, give the film constant
animation.
The characters are all very Machiavellican:
Giulietta is Beethoven's muse - good and attentive;
Therese is egoistic, indecisive and unhappy;
Karl is the yob all too frequently described;
the composer's friends form a band of happy,
loyal companions; his servant is completely
devoted to him, all his life...
The music is by ... Ludwig van Beethoven. And
the "Miserere" finale, sung to the
"Moonlight" sonata arouse incredible
emotion.
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"Un
grand Amour de Beethoven", by Abel Gance
