Eroica
"The Day That Changed Music Forever"
Originally released in 2003. Eroica is a drama/music film. directed by Simon Cellan Jones. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian Hart, Jack Davenport, and Peter Hanson
Synopsis
British filmmaker Simon Cellan Jones directs the BBC drama Eroica, starring Ian Hart as Ludwig van Beethoven. Shot on digital video, this TV film depicts the first performance of Beethoven's Third Symphony, June 9th, 1804, in Vienna, Austria. Prince Lobkowitz (Jack Davenport) has invited friends to listen to Beethoven conduct his new symphony for the first time. Among the aristocratic attendees are Count Dietrichstein (Tim Pigott-Smith), Countess Brunsvik (Claire Skinner), and composer Josef Haydn (Frank Finlay). The actual musical score is performed by the Orchestre Revolutionaire et Romantique, under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian Hart
as Ludwig van Beethoven
Jack Davenport
as Prince Lobkowitz
Peter Hanson
as Wranitzky
Claire Skinner
as Josephine Deym
Frank Finlay
as Josef Haydn
Leo Bill
as Reis
Trevor Cooper
as Otto Fisher
Fenella Woolgar
as Princess Marie Lobkowitz
Lucy Akhurst
as Therese Brunsvik
Victoria Shalet
as Kirsten
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eroica about?
British filmmaker Simon Cellan Jones directs the BBC drama Eroica, starring Ian Hart as Ludwig van Beethoven. Shot on digital video, this TV film depicts the first performance of Beethoven's Third ...
Who directed Eroica?
Eroica was directed by Simon Cellan Jones.
How long is Eroica?
Eroica has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Eroica released?
Eroica was released on October 4, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eroica?
The main cast of Eroica includes Ian Hart, Jack Davenport, Peter Hanson, Claire Skinner, Frank Finlay.