Markus Hinterhäuser – An artist runs the Salzburg Festival

Synopsis

He is one of them: Markus Hinterhäuser, the new director of the Salzburg Festival, is an artist himself. That might be the reason why he communicates so effortless with the protagonists of the festival. To create an in-depth portrait of Hinterhäuser, Bettina Ehrhardt followed the Austrian around the clock, compiling snap-shots of his life. The film accompanies him to the rehearsals for Jedermann, meets renowned artists such as Peter Sellars, Shirin Neshat and William Kentridge and observes how the director solves problems and how he celebrates with his team. On a stroll through Salzburg’s picturesque alleys, Markus Hinterhäuser delivers insight into his past; archive footage brings the flashbacks to life. In the rapid alternation of the documentary scenes, which are punctuated by moments of reflection, the artist and the human Markus Hinterhäuser, reveals himself.

Additional Info

• No: A05550701
• Production year: 2017
• Run time: 00:26:00
• Director: A film by Bettina Ehrhardt
• Producers: WDR and UNITEL
• Format: HDTV 16:9