Copying Beethoven
Synopsis
Serving as Ludwig van Beethoven's copyist gives a conservatory student access to the composer's musical genius, but also exposes her to his cruelty.
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Copying Beethoven (2006) - A film by Agnieszka Holland - Trailer (HD 1080p)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$4.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Copying Beethoven
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.2M
- Production Studios
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Anomaly Entertainment, Copying Beethoven UK Limited, Eurofilm Stúdió, VIP 2 Medienfonds, Mandate International, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, Kasia Adamik
Ashley Rowe, Tamás Nyerges
Alex Mackie
Christopher Wilkinson, Michael Taylor, Ernst Goldschmidt, Marina Grasic, Andreas Grosch
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Christopher Wilkinson
Producer
Stephen J. Rivele
Screenplay
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Alex Mackie
Editor
Caroline Amies
Production Design
Christopher Wilkinson
Screenplay
Michael Taylor
Producer
Alex Lewis
Producer
Bruce Webb
Producer
Jany Temime
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copying Beethoven
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What is Copying Beethoven about?
Serving as Ludwig van Beethoven's copyist gives a conservatory student access to the composer's musical genius, but also exposes her to his cruelty.
Who directed Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Copying Beethoven?
The principal cast of Copying Beethoven includes Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Ralph Riach.
When was Copying Beethoven released and how long is it?
Copying Beethoven was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $6.2M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Copying Beethoven?
Copying Beethoven holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).