A documentary aired Monday evening on the channel All the story honors the German composer and pianist Beethoven.
Director Natacha Giler wanted to move away from classical biography to understand why the composer born 250 years ago still influenced modern culture.
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On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, the channel broadcasts Monday evening (8:40 pm) a documentary on the German composer and pianist.
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"Popular, iconic, iconic"
With this documentary, the director Natacha Giler wanted to concoct a film that goes off the beaten track.
"I found it interesting to move away from the classic biography and to find out why Beethoven still resonates today with everyone, even with the younger generations. The objective of this documentary was really to show his pop side. star, very popular, iconic, emblematic ", explains Natacha Giler, at the microphone of Europe 1.
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"In all aspects of our contemporary culture, Beethoven is there: in contemporary music, film, advertising and more globally, as a myth. What sets him apart from other composers of classical music is that he talks to everyone, ”she continues.
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The documentary promises to rediscover the life and work of Beethoven, but also to see how his music still inspires the world of culture today.