Backstage Wiener Staatsoper

The film focuses on the employees behind, next to and underneath the stage who keep the huge, complex operation going. And there’s a considerable number of them. This in-depth survey of their work gives viewers an idea of everything that’s necessary for productions to be successful and to run smoothly. The opera house enjoys an excellent reputation -performances take place every day of the year except at Christmas and on Good Friday, and an impressive 99% of its seats are sold.