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In the Shadow of the Stars

A behind-the-scenes look into the world of grand opera.

6.4(8)19911h 33m1

A hilarious and affectionate look at the path to stardom inside the competitive world of opera. Filmmakers Allie Light and Irving Saraf relegate the divas to the background and focus on a limelight-craving group of "choristers" -- the seldom-noticed singers who stand behind the soloists portraying peasants, soldiers and slaves.

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  • woman director
  • san francisco opera

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  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical14 Aug 1991
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalG1 Oct 1991

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In the Shadow of the Stars was released on 14 August 1991.

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    CinemaSerf

    4/11/2026

    6/10

    How many sopranos does it take to hit an high C? Seven. One to sing it and six to say that they could have done it better! I quite enjoyed this fly-on-the wall observation of the great and the good - and the not so good, of the San Francisco opera. Drawn from just about every part of American society this follows an eclectic, entertaining, selfish and diva-esque group of people who range from the thoroughly laid back…

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