PRIMADONNA OR NOTHING
Germany 2024 – Director: Juliane Sauter – Original language: English, German, Italian – Subtitles: English – Length: 95 min.
Three opera singers, one dream. A portrait of Angel Joy Blue, a musician at the height of her career; Valerie, who would give everything to be in her place; and Renata Scotto, a retired legend who can look back on this glamorous life. Juliane Sauter’s film offers us a glimpse behind the curtain, providing a fascinating insight into the trials, tribulations, and cost of what some might see as a dream job. Josh Webster
World premiere
Biography
Music, and opera in particular, has long played a central role in Juliane Sauter's life. First in her music journalism studies and later in her film work during her studies at the Film Academy. She is also a graduate of UCLA.
Filmography
PRIMADONNA OR NOTHING, DE 2025, 95 min. (Debütfilm)
Nominated for the Student Award
The Student Award of DOK.fest München presents outstanding documentary films by students of German-speaking film schools. The films are nominated for the megaherz Student Award, worth 3,000 Euros.
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No youth rating
Camera: Sebastian Ganschow. Sound: Bjarne Taurnier. Editing: Tim Plaster. Music: Bjarne Taurnier. Production: 70 STEPS. Producer: Daniel Tenné. Co-Producers: Junus Baker.
