Copying Beethoven is a 2006 dramatic film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by Agnieszka Holland which gives a fictional take on the triumphs and heartaches of Ludwig van Beethoven's last years. A fictionalized version of the last three years of Beethoven's life, beginning with the composition of the Ninth Symphony. It is set in 1824 as Beethoven is finishing his new symphony. He is plagued by deafness, loneliness and personal trauma. A fictional character, a new copyist, Anna Holtz is engaged to help the composer finish preparing the score for the first performance. Anna is a... young conservatory student and aspiring composer. Her understanding of his work is such that she corrects mistakes he has made, while her personality opens a door into his private world. Beethoven is initially skeptical, but slowly comes to trust Anna's assistance and eventually grows fond of her. By the time the piece is performed, her presence is a necessity and she helps him conduct the premier from a spot hidden amongst the orchestra. After the premiere, they collaborate and become closer.
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| Release date: | November 10, 2006 |
| Directed by: | Agnieszka Holland |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 104 Minutes |
| Producer: | Christopher Wilkinson |
| Screenplay by: | Stephen J. Rivele |
| Estimated budget: | $11,000,000 |