Wagner & Me (2010)

documentary with Stephen Fry


This is one man's (albeit a famous one) view and explanation of his love of Wagner's music. It does play Wagner's music and show how Wagner innovated the way opera was shown. This movie is more intended for people who know the composer's name and its connection with the evil that swept out of Germany and into the world after WWI, than Wagner experts. The interview with concentration camp survivor, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was highly illuminating. If she can separate the music from a dictator and his perverted movement, then I guess we should all try. As long as we do not forget history, why not enjoy music as long as we keep our eyes open and our minds alert to those who would abuse its power.