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Watch anywhereA revealing journey behind the scenes of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, where the fine line between triumph and disaster is navigated with passion, resilience, and a fight for gender equality.
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Dok.Fest Munich/ London Austrian Cultural Forum/ AFI European Union Film/ Forum Austria Rome/ Deutschsprachiges Festival Maskat/ Won Together Film Festival
Vienna Symphony - An intimate journey into "Viennese sound."
This captivating documentary offers an unprecedented glimpse into the world of the prestigious Vienna Symphony Orchestra, exploring its musicians' triumphs and trials. Through candid moments, the film reveals the intense pressure of performance, the ever-present fears of failure, and the narrow margin between success and disaster.
It also highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality in this traditionally male-dominated field, spotlighting Sophie Heinrich's victory in the grueling competition for concertmaster. The documentary celebrates the iconic "Viennese sound," portraying it not as a relic of the past but as a living, evolving tradition.
