Reflection Questions:
1. How did Christoph deal with his grief over his father's death?
2. Why was Christoph resentful of Beethoven's presence in the household at the
beginning of the film? How did this change?
3. Did Beethoven's great talent or his anger at the loss of his hearing justify his
disrespectful actions toward others? Why?
4. Explain Beethoven's attitude toward his deafness and why he felt that way
5. Did Christoph betray his father's memory by becoming friends with Beethoven? What
does this tell us about the nature of caring for others?
6. What did you learn from the story?
7. Analyze the use of music in the film. Did it enhance the filmmaker's story?
8. What are the great qualities/traits of the composer that inspire you?​