Copying Beethoven
An aspiring composer of humble means, 23-year-old Anna Holtz is seeking inspiration and career advancement in the world's music capital, Vienna.
A student at the music conservatory, she is recommended for a position at a venerated publisher, and, in a fortuitous turn of events, orchestrates an opportunity to work beside the greatest, most mercurial artist alive - Ludwig van Beethoven.
When the skeptical Beethoven issues an impromptu challenge, Anna demonstrates her competence and musical insight. The maestro accepts Anna as his copyist, beginning a remarkable relationship that will transform both of their lives.
Directed by
Agnieszka Holland
Cast
Diane Kruger - Anna Holtz
Ed Harris - Ludwig van Beethoven
Joe Anderson - Karl van Beethoven
Matthew Goode - Martin Bauer
Phyllida Law - Mother Canisius
Ralph Riach - the Archduke
Nicholas Jones - Archduke Rudolph
George Mendel - Beethoven's doctor
Bill Stewart - Rudy
Production Co.
VIP Medienfonds Film & Entertainment (VIP Media Funds)
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Produced by
Ernst Goldschmidt
Marina Grasic
Andreas Schmid
Studio
MGM Studios
Writer
Stephen J. Rivele
Christopher Wilkinson
Music
Maggie Rodford
