Ludwig and Johanna, a cinematographic proposal that will bring you closer to an unknown Beethoven.
We have shot “Ludwig and Johanna”, a short film about Beethoven and his sister-in-law Johanna. The story narrates the fight between them for the custody of Karl, Johanna's son and Beethoven's nephew.
It is an intimate vision, completely different from all the approaches to the figure of the myth of music made previously and that coincides with the 250th anniversary of his birth.
Shot in the beech woods of northern Segovia, in a snowstorm, it presents a personal and impeccable aesthetic at all levels.
We need your help for its national and international distribution!
So far "Ludwig and Johanna" has been financed without public aid, only with private contributions. The project is now beginning its journey through a Spanish distributor that is also committed to its international projection.
And this is where your patronage comes into play, to defray the costs of distribution and participation in film festivals and platforms.
As soon as your help is enlisted, the rewards delivery will start automatically.
About rewards
● To all of you who collaborate with our project, we will appreciate your contribution through Facebook.
● You can also enjoy a frame from the short film, with the beautiful snowy landscapes of Ríofrío de Riaza (Segovia), printed on photographic paper.
● Among the rewards is the movie poster printed on high quality paper.
● One of the most special rewards is a digital access to the soundtrack of the short film, composed by Raúl Gómez-Zurdo, which includes piano songs and also contemporary music inspired by the work of Beethoven.
● Also, depending on your collaboration, you can exclusively access the short film from your own home.
● In addition, you can enjoy access or VIP access to the preview, which will take place in the cinema between December and January. The date and place will be specified soon.
● And why not? Get exclusive objects related to the project, such as a fantastic t-shirt with the poster of the short film:
● Or an original puzzle from a frame!
● You can even get a great Bluetooth speaker with a still from the short film!
If possible, we will deliver the t-shirts, the puzzles and the Blue-tooth speakers at the première.
The tutorial about cinematographic direction or interpretation in front of the camera will take place in Valencia face-to-face, or on-line. No previous experience is required.
About us
We are a film production company from Valencia, embarked since 2019 on this intimate and risky project about Beethoven.
Despite the prevailing difficulties, we have managed to move it forward with a lot of work and private support.
The effort has been worth it, since the artistic result has great quality.
For us, the project is very exciting and we want it to reach a large audience.
We firmly believe in the power of culture and Beethoven represents that, the love for culture, life and the human being.
This project could never have been accomplished without the enormous effort of the snow-covered film crew and collaborators who have believed in it from the beginning.
I am Raúl Gómez-Zurdo, screenwriter, composer and director of this short film, and I take this opportunity to send all of them a kiss from the heart for their unconditional support.
What will your contributions be dedicated to?
Planned schedule
"Ludwig y Johanna" has been distributed to national and international festivals for a month and we need your help to be able to continue distributing it for at least a year.
With this participation in festivals, we will be able to opt for prizes and promotions that allow us to recover part of the money invested, also coming from patrons.
Between December 2020 and January 2021, depending on the current complex situation, we are planning a preview at the cinema.
Once the Verkami campaign is over, you will receive the rewards.
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Raúl Gomez-Zurdo
Author
Gracias, Rosa! Un beso bien fuerte.
Rosa
Adelante Raúl, mucho ánimo!
Raúl Gomez-Zurdo
Author
Querido, Jose! Muchas gracias!
Un abrazo grande para ti y para tu familia!
José Barrachina
Te lo mereces Raúl! Un fuerte abrazo!!!
Raúl Gomez-Zurdo
Author
Mi querida Monique, gracias por tus palabras y por tu apoyo constante a nuestro proyecto. Creo que Beethoven solo buscaba esto con su música, aproximar a los seres humanos a otros mundos o dimensiones del amor. Presentar a los desconocidos y hacer que los que ya se aman lo hagan cómo por primera vez. Ese es Beethoven, alguien que conoce al hombre, que sabe con plena certeza que nuestro final, vida tras vida, será inevitablemente cogernos de la mano y fundir nuestras mejores intenciones en una sola, inmensa. Gracias por estar y ser, querida amiga.
Monique DUREVILLE
Raúl, la presentación de tu corto me emociona tanto… Cada vez que la miro, me digo: “todos los que la vean sentirán lo mismo que lo que siento yo…» Todo está dicho, amigo mío, los rostros de los protagonistas son tan fuertes y tan bellos, sus palabras tan justas… Las personalidades de Ludwig y de Johanna, la acción de la película, todo está perfectamente expresado en un resumen muy eficaz. Y, para colmar el placer de los ojos y de los oídos, todo ello se desarrolla en un paisaje de ensueño, lleno de belleza y de asperidades: una mezcla de realidad, extremadamente sensible y cruda, a la vez, y de irrealidad sacada del más hermoso de los cuentos.
Raúl Gomez-Zurdo
Author
Gracias a vosotros por creer en mí!
Elena
Gracias por recordarnos que el arte nutre nuestras vidas!
Raúl Gomez-Zurdo
Author
Gracias, Isma primo de Schuppanzigh!
Lo conseguiremos.
Un abrazo!
Isma(primo de Schuppanzig)
Mucha suerte en tu proyecto.. Ojalá de consiga.. Un abrazo