In the shadow of the stars
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Swelling the ranks of the operatic spectacle as peasants, soldiers, slaves and ladies-in-waiting, choristers are essential performers whose presence, unfortunately, is largely taken for granted and whose talents are rarely recognized. This documentary goes behind the scenes of the San Francisco Opera Company to discover aspiring soloists and starstruck dreamers. In the words of the directors: Our film tells their stories and dreams, and explores the traits and circumstances that determine who becomes a star and who remains in the background. Using portions from eight operas to parallel and comment on individuals' life stories, we examine the boundary between private lives and the staged spectacle.
Credits
- Directed by
- Irving Saraf, Allie Light
- Produced by
- Irving Saraf, Allie Light
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- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
- Wikidata · Q2250908 ↗ — country, genre, credits
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