Beethoven - Ordeal and Triumph, Saga of Western Man, pt. 1, copy B

Duration: 600

Year Published: 1960

Creator: McGraw-Hill Films and ABS Television

Complete Record: Narrative and reenactment. Film presents the music and life of Beethoven using the theme of expression in his music in his struggle against despair at his growing deafness. Takes place in Vienna during the era of the French Revolution, the spirit of which is compared to the challenge and spirit of Beethoven himself. His music is represented as the symbol of victory of human spirit over despair and defeat