The man who made opera sexy, theatre dangerous, and cinema weep.
Perhaps the most important director of his generation, Patrice Chéreau left an indelible mark on theatre, film and opera. This documentary traces the French artist’s life and work ten years after his death.
Direction
Stalens crafts elegy without hagiography.
Editing
Seamless braid of performance and private moments.
Director
Marion Stalens
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chéreau's 1976 Bayreuth Ring Cycle scandalized Wagner purists by setting it in industrial capitalism; it remains the most influential opera production ever staged.
His 1994 film 'Queen Margot' was originally 4.5 hours; Miramax hacked it to 2 hours for US release, which he never forgave.
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