Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "medical secret". Set to a lush score of some of Beethoven's most glorious music, the film explores the world of f... (Full plot summary below)
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Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then looks at the lock's previous owners and culminates in the science that reveals Beethoven's "medical secret". Set to a lush score of some of Beethoven's most glorious music, the film explores the world of forensic testing in sharp relief against the romance of 19th-century Vienna and the horrors of 20th-century Nazi Germany.
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| User ReviewGilda SGreat documentary on what happened to a lock of The Great One's hair, that was taken from him on his deathbed. Moving on forward to the late 20-th Century, scientists were able to analyze it to find out what he suffered from. If you want to find out, you definitely need to see this film! |
| User ReviewDiane NA young student of Beethoven's cut a lock of hair from his corpse to remember him by and had it put into a glass framed container with a note to that effect. This film documents what happened to the hair over the years from 1827 to 2000 something when it came to the U.S. via a Sotheby's auction. Scientists tested the hair and learned what killed Beethoven and caused his deafness. It's a fabulous story and well done film. |
| User ReviewGordon DManages to be both cheesy and moving at the same time - possibly thanks to the music :) |
| User ReviewJesper JA funny story and a funny idea...but not so much documentary as a tribute to the grand master! |
