Copying Beethoven

Set in 1824 Vienna, this drama follows Ludwig van Beethoven as he struggles to complete his Ninth Symphony while dealing with deafness, isolation, and personal hardship. He employs Anna Holtz, a talented conservatory student and aspiring composer, to serve as his copyist. Despite initial skepticism toward her gender, Beethoven grows to rely on Anna's musical insight and emotional support. As she assists him in finalizing his masterpiece, the two develop a deep connection that allows Anna to enter the composer's private world of suffering and inspiration.

The film was directed by Agnieszka Holland, appearing after her work on Total Eclipse and before In Darkness in her filmography. It stars Ed Harris as the composer and Diane Kruger as Anna Holtz, with a supporting cast including Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Ralph Riach, and Bill Stewart. Produced by companies including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, the movie had a budget of 11 million USD and earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office. On IMDb, the film holds a 6.7 rating from 14,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a 6.5 rating based on 194 votes. These audience scores are higher than the film critics' rating of 5/10 from 80 reviews.