Backstage Wiener Staatsoper

BACKSTAGE VIENNA STATE OPERA offers fascinating insights into one of the world's most famous opera houses. Director Stephanus Domanig looks behind the magnificent facade of the Vienna State Opera and focuses on the people who make the daily operation of the opera possible – from stagehands, makeup artists, and stage managers to technicians and administrative staff. The film follows the creation of Camille Saint-Saëns' opera ‘Samson and Delilah’ – from the first drafts to the acclaimed premiere. In parallel, the film reveals the highly complex repertory operations of a house that performs to sold-out audiences almost every night. Domanig observes with great intimacy the precision, passion, and teamwork that are essential behind the scenes for the magic to unfold on stage. International opera stars deliberately take a backseat. Instead, the film tells the stories of those who rarely receive applause, but whose dedication is indispensable. The result is a vibrant, captivating portrait of a unique cultural institution – full of music, dedication, and surprising moments.