Wagner & Me (2010)

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.

All Releases

Domestic (35.5%)
$37,745
International (64.5%)
$68,507
Worldwide
$106,252
Summary Details
Earliest Release DateJanuary 6, 2011 (New Zealand)
Running Time1 hr 29 min
GenresBiography Documentary History Music

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseJanuary 6, 2011New Zealand$52,037$52,037
2012 Re-releaseJune 21-December 7, 2012EMEA, Domestic$37,745$16,470$54,215

By Region

APAC# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
New Zealand1$52,0373,643
Domestic# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Domestic1$37,74514,796
EMEA# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Germany1$16,4705,784