Copying Beethoven (2006)
Copying Beethoven is a 2006 drama movie directed by Agnieszka Holland, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Ed Harris, Diane Kruger and Matthew Goode.
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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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 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.
When was Copying Beethoven released?
Copying Beethoven was released on 10 September 2006.
How long is Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven runs 1h 44m.
Who made Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Where can I watch Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Copying Beethoven
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Cast
- 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
- Bill Stewart as Rudy
- Angus Barnett as Krenski
- Viktoria Dihen as Magda
- Matyelok Gibbs as Old Woman
- Karl Johnson as Stefan Holtz
- Joe Anderson as Karl van Beethoven
