This documentary focuses on the journey of an extraordinary artist who is setting new standards with passion and precision. Joana Mallwitz, one of Europe's leading conductors, works in a profession that was long considered a male domain. The film follows her journey to becoming principal conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin over a period of two years. While she celebrates major debuts in Munich, Paris, Salzburg and Amsterdam, the challenge of organizing her family life with her husband and newborn child is also highlighted. The film offers deep insights into the everyday life of a perfectionist who not only interprets music, but lives it. The immense pressure she is under is just as tangible as her love for music. The intimate portrayal of her professional and personal challenges is impressively captured by the artful direction of Günter Atteln. The film has been praised by the press for its authenticity and emotionality. BR Klassik describes it as “emotional, touching”, while the Tagesthemen describe it as a “successful close-up”. Particularly touching are the scenes in which Mallwitz shows how she manages to balance her role as a conductor and mother. The film has received much acclaim at festivals such as DokFest Munich and the Krakow Film Festival. Mallwitz's extraordinary talent and ability to communicate music are always in focus. An intimate and inspiring portrait of an outstanding artist.
The impressive journey of Joana Mallwitz, one of Europe's leading conductors, to become chief conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin.
This documentary focuses on the journey of an extraordinary artist who is setting new standards with passion and precision. Joana Mallwitz, one of Europe's leading conductors, works in a profession that was long considered a male domain. The film follows her journey to becoming principal conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin over a period of two years. While she celebrates major debuts in Munich, Paris, Salzburg and Amsterdam, the challenge of organizing her family life with her husband and newborn child is also highlighted.
The film offers deep insights into the everyday life of a perfectionist who not only interprets music, but lives it. The immense pressure she is under is just as tangible as her love for music. The intimate portrayal of her professional and personal challenges is impressively captured by the artful direction of Günter Atteln.
The film has been praised by the press for its authenticity and emotionality. BR Klassik describes it as “emotional, touching”, while the Tagesthemen describe it as a “successful close-up”. Particularly touching are the scenes in which Mallwitz shows how she manages to balance her role as a conductor and mother.
The film has received much acclaim at festivals such as DokFest Munich and the Krakow Film Festival. Mallwitz's extraordinary talent and ability to communicate music are always in focus. An intimate and inspiring portrait of an outstanding artist.