The Power of the Ring
150 Years "The Ring of the Nibelung"

Four operas. Fifteen hours of music. A masterpiece that transformed everything – and continues to reinvent itself. Since 1876, Richard Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelung" has mesmerized audiences worldwide, sparking fierce controversies to this day. "The Power of the Ring" explores Wagner's vision of the Gesamtkunstwerk – exploited by the Nazis, plundered by Hollywood, celebrated by heavy metal bands. The documentary demonstrates: the "Ring" endures. From Chéreau's Ring of the Century to the AI-driven Bayreuth production of 2026, every generation creates its own "Ring". A captivating journey through history, scandal, and the perpetual fascination of a myth in constant flux.