Wagner & Me

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

New Zealand
$52,037
Domestic ()
Summary Details
DistributorCinevista
Opening$1,816
2 theaters
Release DateJan 6, 2011
Running Time1 hr 29 min
GenresBiography Documentary History Music
In Release360 days/51 weeks
Widest Release13 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Jan 6-932$1,816-2-$908$1,8161
Jan 13-1626$1,838+1.2%2-$919$4,7672
Jan 20-2329$2,441+32.8%2-$1,220$8,9553
Jan 27-3028$2,322-4.9%2-$1,161$12,1274
Feb 3-633$1,183-49.1%3+1$394$14,4975
Feb 17-2025$2,437-3-$812$19,1637
Feb 24-2723$4,347+78.4%12+9$362$23,4048
Mar 3-627$5,717+31.5%13+1$439$31,8589
Mar 10-1325$3,713-35.1%13-$285$37,94110
Mar 17-2031$1,646-55.7%12-1$137$41,02011
Mar 31-Apr 336$846-5-$169$48,58513
Apr 7-1038$469-44.6%3-2$156$50,41314
Apr 14-1741$360-23.2%3-$120$52,03715