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Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen
7.0 / 10• 1953•NR• German
History
Storyline
Franz Schubert toils by day as his father’s clerk while secretly composing in Beethoven’s shadow, gaining little recognition until friends persuade publisher Diabelli to host a public performance where he meets and falls for soprano Therese Grob. Abandoning a teaching career, he moves in with artist and poet friends, finds inspiration for the “Erlkönig,” and together with Therese sustains himself by performing his songs.
Cast & Crew
Heinrich Schweiger
Franz Schubert
Lead
Aglaja Schmid
Therese Grob
Hans Thimig
Vater Schubert
Rolf Wanka
Franz Schober
Fritz Imhoff
Schmiedermeister
Carl Bosse
Heinrich Grob, Vater
Chariklia Baxevanos
Junges Mädchen
FP
Franz Pfaudler
Diabelli
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Walter Kolm-Veltée's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
