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Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Actors: Neil Munro, Illya Woloshyn, Fiona Reid, Paul Soles, Albert Schultz
Director: David Devine
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Kids & Family, Music Video & Concerts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Musicals & Performing Arts
NR     2003     0hr 51min

Based on the best-selling and award-winning Classical Kids CD, Beethoven Lives Upstairs was hailed upon its original release as "a video masterpiece" by the Boston Herald and "the best family film to appear in a long time"...  more »

     
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Actors: Neil Munro, Illya Woloshyn, Fiona Reid, Paul Soles, Albert Schultz
Director: David Devine
Creators: David Perrault, David Devine, Rik Morden, Richard Mozer, Terence Robinson, Heather Conkie
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Kids & Family, Music Video & Concerts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Musicals & Performing Arts
Sub-Genres: Comedy, Family Life, Comedy, Family Films, Music Video & Concerts, Fantasy, Television, Classical
Studio: CHILDREN'S GROUP INC.
Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned,Dubbed,Live,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 03/18/2003
Original Release Date: 01/01/1992
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1992
Release Year: 2003
Run Time: 0hr 51min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 10
Edition: Classical
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English

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Movie Reviews

Amazingly accurate and complete
kmmdaley | 12/13/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Our family (girls ages 4 and 6) loved the CD by the same name so much that we bought the video too. We were impressed at the ability of the writers and director to rearrange the story and the music to fit a film version. I realized that I knew nothing of Beethoven and read his biography after viewing the video. Then I was really impressed to find how much accurate information about Beethoven's life was interwoven into the story. Although we prefer the CD version, I think that seeing the period costume and setting helped the girls place the story in an historical context. We are now all Beethoven fans and listen to his music with new appreciation."
Great for kids
ColoraturaSoprano | my computer desk | 07/19/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This video is (as most media works are) based on many multifaceted specuations surrounding Beethoven's life. However, there are many "theories" about the final days of his life, and this particular "theory" is clean, and excellent for children. I distinctly remember watching it in the fourth grade, and being a classical soprano myself, finding I was absolutley enchanted with the entire idea. It sparked an interest in Beethoven's life, which, years later, lead to the reading of many a biography and viewing of "Immortal Beloved", a movie which immediatly became my favorite. Therefore, I would most definitely recommend this movie, (for children) it is succinct, clean, to the point, and for me, inspiring. Take it from one who viewed it as a child many a time, children will adore "Beethoven Lives Upstairs.""
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Nancy O'Gorman | Spring, TX United States | 12/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent video for children. I teach elementary school music and it puts a personal face on a distant genius. Beethoven lived a very troubled life and it puts his genius and suffering into a language that children not only understand but embrace. After watching this video they want to know more about Beethoven and his music."
Fantastic movie for kids of all ages and the entire family.
ColoraturaSoprano | 04/08/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"We borrowed this tape from a local library and our kids (5 & 2 years old) loved it. We had watched it at least half a dozen times in a week. It gives the audience an appreciation of what Beethovan's final days were like when he was composing his last symphony.We will buy this tape so the entire family can watch it again and again."