Parsifal's Progress

A documentary about Nikolaus Lehnhoff's 2004 production of Wagner's last opera, Parsifal, at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden. Interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and clips of the live performances provide a documentary analysis of the opera on the quest for the holy grail.

Directed by Reiner Moritz, Parsifal's Progress leans on a strong ensemble — Nikolaus Lehnhoff, Kent Nagano, Christopher Ventris — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2005.