Immortal Beloved is a 1994 film about the life of composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (played by
Gary Oldman). The story follows Beethoven's secretary and first biographer
Anton Schindler (
Jeroen Krabbé) as he attempts to ascertain the true identity of the
Unsterbliche Geliebte (
Immortal Beloved) addressed in three letters found in the late composer's private papers. Schindler journeys throughout the
Austrian Empire interviewing women who might be potential candidates as well as through Beethoven's own tumultuous life.