Watch Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury (2004) : Full Movie Online Free Ludwig Von Beethoven continued composing and playing music after going completely deaf, but that's just one fascinating fact about one of the greatest classical composers of all time. This biography explores the man's life. Highlighted are his romantic failures and his courtroom battle to prove his noble lineage. Scholars and musicians comment on his character, talent and legacy, and world-class orchestras perform the composer's works.