The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.
| Editing | Claudine Bouché | Editor |
| Writing | Mathieu Carrière | Writer |
| Editing | Albert Jurgenson | Editor |
| Camera | Hanus Polak | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Paul Morrissey | Writer |
| Directing | Paul Morrissey | Director |
| Editing | Michèle Robert-Lauliac | Editor |
| Art | Nino Borghi | Production Design |
| Art | Mario Garbuglia | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Claudia Bobsin | Costume Design |
| Sound | Michel Klochendler | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Philippe Lemenuel | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Marion Monestier | Sound Editor |