Wagner's Dream

Wagner's Dream is a documentary film that provides an intimate behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Metropolitan Opera's ambitious 2010–2011 production of Richard Wagner's monumental four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Directed by Robert Lepage, this production represents a watershed moment in operatic stagecraft, employing cutting-edge technology and innovative visual design to reimagine one of classical music's most demanding and sprawling works. The film follows the meticulous preparation, rehearsal, and execution of this epic undertaking, capturing the artistic vision, technical challenges, and human drama that unfold as singers, musicians, designers, and production staff collaborate to bring Wagner's mythological masterpiece to life. Through candid interviews and rehearsal footage, the documentary explores the creative process behind mounting such a technically complex and artistically significant production, revealing both the exhilaration and the pressures faced by all involved in realizing Lepage's visionary interpretation.