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For her 2006 film, COPYING BEETHOVEN, acclaimed Polish director Agnieszka Holland, crafts a compelling fictionalized account of Ludwig van Beethoven (Ed Harris) as he creates his beloved Ninth Symphony, as seen through the eyes of Anna Holtz (Diane Kruger), a young music student assigned to transcribe his work. Although the thorny deaf composer initially resists Anna's help, the duo eventually form a fruitful relationship that results in one of the world's most spectacular classical pieces.Holland's first major movie of the 21st century, COPYING BEETHOVEN not only allows the filmmaker to recreate 17th-century Vienna, it reunites her with Harris, who previously starred in her 1999 drama, THE THIRD MIRACLE. As with his portrayal of painter Jackson Pollock (POLLOCK), Harris's simmering on-screen intensity carries the film, with the elegant Kruger subtly serving as his unlikely foil. Although the movie unveils a few subplots, most notably one that involves Beethoven's uncharacteristically affectionate bond with his nephew Karl (Joe Anderson), its sights largely remain on the Ninth Symphony, which is stunningly represented in an extended concert sequence. While COPYING BEETHOVEN doesn't quite reach the cinematic heights of AMADEUS, it does stand out as an exceptionally well-rendered film about classical music and one of its most lauded figures.

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UPC0027616064981

eBay Product ID (ePID)58123919

Product Key Features

ActorDiane Krã¼Ger, Ed Harris

RatingPG-13

Movie/TV TitleCopying Beethoven

DirectorAgnieszka Holland

FormatDVD

Release Year2007

GenreDrama

Sub-GenreBiography

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleEd Harris, Diane Kruger

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20070403

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4.7

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by plush1943
Apr 14, 2016
Very good movie
I first saw this on youtube and it inspired me to purchase. I always liked Beetoven's 'Ode to Joy and I could not believe that the lead actor was Ed Harris. The movie is full of delightful scenes and good camera work. A fine and rare film.
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by ri-175479
Oct 02, 2022
Copyig Beethoven reaches a cinematic climax with The Ninth, but doesn't short-change how it arrived!
A film that clearly focuses on the music, then brings in at least 3 stunning actors to carry the story line. Compare this version to Immortal Beloved and consider that he "got by with a little help from friends."
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by mnop
Nov 09, 2021
BEETHOVEN'S 10TH Symphony.
We enjoyed listening to the new Beethoven 10th symphony that has just been created by artificial intelligence and some musicalagist.
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by lilypat
Jun 19, 2020
So happy to finally have a copy!
I fell in love with Maestro Beethoven after watching this. . . :)
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by GpMA1Rq4QPW@Deleted
Apr 09, 2019
Great music.
Really enjoy the music Enjoyed the story great acting I realize the story is mostly fiction But got a little insight into what his life was like.
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by ga370435
Aug 16, 2021
Engaging and should be watched.
Enjoyable movie. I did not know about this part of his life.
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by 2tremmap
Nov 27, 2019
Sleeper! Not sure how I missed it the first time out!
Great movie! Some great lines and music. We will watch it again!
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by damonge1651
Dec 31, 2019
Simply incredible.
Ed Harris is absolutely into the role and this makes this movie a classic!!!
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by singprof
May 15, 2019
Another viewpoint of a great man
Any music lover will enjoy this depiction of Beethoven's creative process (with assistance of his copyist) writing and performing Symphony #9. It's another perspective of a very complex artist!!
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by boydhomerepair
Aug 02, 2021
good
good film great music
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