Name: In the Shadow of the Stars
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1991-08-14
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 5.8

In the Shadow of the Stars

"A behind-the-scenes look into the world of grand opera."

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A hilarious and affectionate look at the path to stardom inside the competitive world of opera. Filmmakers Allie Light and Irving Saraf relegate the divas to the background and focus on a limelight-craving group of "choristers" -- the seldom-noticed singers who stand behind the soloists portraying peasants, soldiers and slaves.

Theatrical

Aug 14, 1991

DVD / Blu-ray

Aug 30, 2005

Directors

Allie Light, Irving Saraf

Keywords

woman director san francisco opera