Wagner & Me

(2012 Re-release)

Actor and writer Stephen Fry explores his passion for the world's most controversial composer - Richard Wagner. But Stephen is Jewish and lost family members in the Holocaust, so can he salvage the music he loves from its dark association with anti-semitism and the Nazis? Shot on location in Germany, Switzerland and Russia, the film includes unique behind-the-scenes access to the Bayreuth Festival, the annual extravaganza of Wagner's music held in the composer's own purpose built theatre. Animated by Stephen Fry's trademark wit and intelligence, and featuring a soundtrack of Wagner's extraordinary music, this is a fantastic introduction to the life and legacy of one of the most important composers ever, and a must-see film for those who already know and love his music.

Grosses

Domestic (69.6%)
$37,745
Summary Details
DistributorFirst Run
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Opening$4,891
2 theaters
Release DateDec 7, 2012
Running Time1 hr 29 min
GenresBiography Documentary History Music
In Release390 days/55 weeks
Widest Release4 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Dec 14-1677$3,278-33%4+2$819$26,0312
Dec 7-981$4,891-2-$2,445$17,9471
Jan 11-1384$1,640-2-$820$30,8276
Dec 21-2383$1,136-65.3%2-2$568$28,2223
Jan 18-2084$1,058-35.5%1-1$1,058$31,8857
Apr 26-28115$413-1-$413$37,74521
Feb 1-397$70-1-$70$35,1749