Copying Beethoven
- Drama
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.
Copying Beethoven is a 2006 drama that imagines the final days of Ludwig van Beethoven as he races to complete his Ninth Symphony. The film follows a fictional young conservatory student named Anna Holtz who becomes the composer's copyist, gradually earning his trust as she helps bring his masterpiece to life despite his deafness and isolation.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated PG-13
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Ed HarrisLudwig van Beethoven
Diane KrugerAnna Holtz
Matthew GoodeMartin Bauer
Phyllida LawMother Canisius
Ralph RiachWenzel Schlemmer- Bill StewartRudy
Angus BarnettKrenski- Viktoria DihenMagda
Matyelok GibbsOld Woman
Karl JohnsonStefan Holtz
Joe AndersonKarl van Beethoven
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Copying Beethoven (2006) - A film by Agnieszka Holland - Trailer (HD 1080p)
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When was Copying Beethoven released?
Copying Beethoven was released on September 10, 2006.
What is Copying Beethoven about?
The film is set in 1824 and depicts Beethoven's struggle to complete his Ninth Symphony while contending with deafness, loneliness, and trauma. It centers on his relationship with Anna Holtz, a fictional young composer and conservatory student who becomes his copyist and gradually becomes essential to his creative process.
Is Copying Beethoven based on true events?
The film is a fictionalized exploration of Beethoven's life. While it is set during a real period when Beethoven was composing the Ninth Symphony, the main character Anna Holtz and her relationship with the composer are fictional creations.
Where can I watch Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven is a released film available through various streaming platforms and rental services, though specific availability varies by region and platform.
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