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The Power of Music - 200 Years of Beethoven's Ninth

Beethoven's NinthAn Ode to Humanity

83 min

Available until 03/08/2024

Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his 9th Symphony in May 1824: a profound plea for freedom, equality and fraternity. Filmmaker Larry Weinstein questions what humanity has achieved in the two hundred years since its creation. Can we live in peace and harmony? A film about war, hope and the importance of music in our society today.

Director

Larry Weinstein

Country

Germany

Year

2024

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