
Playing with Gods
Genres
Overview
The documentary dives intimately behind the scenes of the Finnish National Opera and sucks the viewer in like the best of thrillers. The three hours fly by, even for those who aren’t necessarily interested in opera as an art form.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
167 min
Release Date
2022-09-18
Status
Released
Original Language
Finnish
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Esa-Pekka Salonen
Self
Mikki Kunttu
Self
Kari Heiskanen
Self
Anna Kelo
Self
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