75 - The Power of the Ring - 150 Years of the Ring of the Nibelung

Four operas, fifteen hours of music: a masterpiece that changed everything and continues to reinvent itself. Since 1876, Richard Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung has captivated audiences around the world and continues to spark heated controversy to this day. “The Power of the Ring” tells the story of Wagner’s vision, of the Gesamtkunstwerk that was exploited by the Nazis, plundered by Hollywood, and embraced by heavy metal bands. The documentary makes one thing clear: the Ring is alive.

Producer
Accentus Music GmbH
Co-production
WDR/Arte
Country
Germany
Directed by
Andy Sommer
Camera
Ulf Wogenstein, Michael Boomers
Duration
56 minutes
Year of production
2026