Copying Beethoven

Name: Copying Beethoven
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-09-10
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Ralph Riach

2006·Movie·PG-13·104 min·★ 6.5(190)

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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.

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About Copying Beethoven

Copying Beethoven is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. The cast is led by Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings.

Copying Beethoven was produced by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Anomaly Entertainment, and Copying Beethoven UK Limited and made in Germany and Hungary. It was released on September 10, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writers: Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson
Release date: September 10, 2006
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Germany, Hungary
Budget: $11 million
Box office: $6 million
Production: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Anomaly Entertainment, Copying Beethoven UK Limited

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Copying Beethoven cast & crew

Copying Beethoven was directed by Agnieszka Holland and written by Stephen J. Rivele and Christopher Wilkinson.

The cast features Ed Harris as Ludwig van Beethoven, Diane Kruger as Anna Holtz, Matthew Goode as Martin Bauer, Phyllida Law as Mother Canisius, Ralph Riach as Wenzel Schlemmer, and Bill Stewart as Rudy.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ashley Rowe and it was produced by Christopher Wilkinson and Michael Taylor.

Is Copying Beethoven worth watching?

Copying Beethoven holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 190 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Copying Beethoven is worth a place on your watchlist.

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