The Great Theatre

The Teatr Wielki (The Grand Theater) in Warsaw is the largest opera theatre in the world. Now, thanks to Slawomir Batyra's careful observations, everybody has a chance to see what happens backstage during rehearsals for Madama Butterfly directed by Mariusz Trelinski. This film journey behind the scenes gives us an opportunity to discover this unknown, remarkable world, which is just as fascinating as what is presented on stage. The film is a visually and theatrically sophisticated symphony of images, sounds and light, which enables a metaphorical understanding of how real Art is created.