
15 Jan 1937

The Life and Loves of Beethoven
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
A love story.
In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Diane Arbus
Lionel Sweeney
Allan Arbus
David Nemerov
Gertrude Nemerov
Grace Arbus
Sophie Arbus
Jack Henry
Tippa Henry
Althea
Allan's New Assistant
Dominatrix
Lois
Handsome Client
Fiona
Elevator Man
15 Jan 1937
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
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