The Copyist (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, The Copyist is a notable film directed by Christian Tafdrup, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the young Christian Tafdrup's (Tafdrup himself) greatest wish to become a real film director. He joins the reputable company Zentropa, where he is even lucky enough to meet the famous Lars von Trier (von Trier himself), who does not have many positive words for Tafdrup. Tafdrup tells aspiring young women that he is actually a director, and he therefore gets them to show up for auditions
Who’s in it. The Copyist stars Lars von Trier as Self and Christian Tafdrup as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Copyist sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Copyist page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Copyist (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Copyist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Copyist worth watching?
- The Copyist holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Copyist?
- The Copyist stars Lars von Trier and Christian Tafdrup.
- When was The Copyist released?
- The Copyist was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.