La Monnaie OperaTUNNEL VISION

Over the span of two years, Wagner’s Ring Cycle continues to steer La Monnaie’s seasonal programs, echoing a theme of 'Fate' introduced last year. After surrendering to artificial intelligence in our previous campaign collaboration, this next chapter boldly reclaims the power of creation, entrusting it to the artist while still harnessing AI technology. This year, we Dare to take our Fate into our own hands, engaging directly with AI, forging a new path forward.

By employing AI tools to create the film, we've ensured the seamless continuation of last year's campaign – this time with a twist. This iteration is bolder, more audacious, and wholly embraces the concept of daring to push boundaries. In direct collaboration with AI artist Antonin Waterkeyn, BaseBRU created a campaign film encompassing all seven productions from the 2024/2025 program, ranging from love and hope to resistance and victory.

With otherworldly landscapes made possible through the use of artificial intelligence, the viewer is plunged into the different scenes, falling into this season’s rêverie. As the last rhythm of Götterdämmerung heightens to a crescendo, the viewer assumes the role of protagonist, drawn into a mesmerizing endless-zoom tunnel format. Each scene delves deeper, unveiling new layers to the season's array of performances and themes. The film concludes on an uplifting note, both literally and metaphorically, as we 'Embrace Hope’, gazing towards the future with optimism.