Immortal Beloved vs Once
Once has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.1/10 for Immortal Beloved). Once is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 1m. Immortal Beloved is the older of the two (1994 against 2007). Both are drama, music, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Immortal Beloved
Once| Immortal Beloved | Once | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bernard Rose | John Carney |
| Main cast | Marco Hofschneider, Gary Oldman, Valeria Golino, Isabella Rossellini, Miriam Margolyes | Marcella Plunkett, Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick |
Synopsis
Immortal Beloved
A chronicle of the life of infamous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his painful struggle with hearing loss. Following Beethoven's death in 1827, his assistant, Schindler, searches for an elusive woman referred to in the composer's love letters as "immortal beloved." As Schindler solves the mystery, a series of flashbacks reveal Beethoven's transformation from passionate young man to troubled musical genius.
Once
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
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