Copying Beethoven
Originally released in 2006. Copying Beethoven is a drama film. directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Starring Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, and Matthew Goode
Synopsis
A fictionalised exploration of Beethoven's life in his final days working on his Ninth Symphony. It is 1824. Beethoven is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been years since his last success and he is plagued by deafness, loneliness and personal trauma. A copyist is urgently needed to help the composer. A fictional character is introduced in the form of a young conservatory student and aspiring composer named Anna Holtz. The mercurial Beethoven is skeptical that a woman might become involved in his masterpiece but slowly comes to trust in Anna's assistance and in the end becomes quite fond of her. By the time the piece is performed, her presence in his life is an absolute necessity. Her deep understanding of his work is such that she even corrects mistakes he has made, while her passionate personality opens a door into his private world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (179 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.2M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,191,746
Production Companies
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
- Anomaly Entertainment
- Copying Beethoven UK Limited
- Eurofilm Stúdió
- VIP 2 Medienfonds
- Mandate International
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copying Beethoven about?
A fictionalised exploration of Beethoven's life in his final days working on his Ninth Symphony. It is 1824. Beethoven is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been years since his las...
Who directed Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
How long is Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Copying Beethoven released?
Copying Beethoven was released on September 10, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Copying Beethoven?
The main cast of Copying Beethoven includes Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Ralph Riach.
Is Copying Beethoven worth watching?
Copying Beethoven has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 179 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.