Crazy Days (2021), directed by Sanne Rovers, is a documentary that delves into the challenges faced by the Dutch National Opera during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the company prepares for Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, stringent health measures—such as mask-wearing during rehearsals and limited room capacities—threaten the production. Through intimate behind-the-scenes footage, the film captures the resilience and creativity of the cast and crew as they navigate uncertainty to bring the opera to life
For the colour palette of this project we worked on the surreal contrast between the rich colourful costumes and the grey office-like atmosphere of the behind-the-scenes architecture.
Credits
| written and directed by | Sanne Rovers |
| cinematography | Gregor Meerman |
| editing | Riekje Ziengs |
| producer | Ilja Roomans |
| production company | Docmakers |