The film follows renowned opera director Stefan Herheim through an intense rehearsal period at the Theater an der Wien, where he brings new light to Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus.” The ensemble is challenged and expectations soar, leaving the question of whether it will become a success or a scandal.
Producer
VBW International GmbH
Co-production
Nordic Stories AS & NRK & ORF
Country
Austria
Directed by
Produced and directed by Arild Erikstad and Stein-Roger Bull
Camera
Camera: Daniel Scherrer, Torstein Nodland, Radim Paluš; Camera Assistant: Bernhard Hadriga
Duration
50 minutes
Year of production
2025