An exciting clash of Shakespeare and Verdi on screen - "Falstaff" in a new interpretation, where the 1960s film set transforms into an arena for brilliant operatic satire. "Falstaff" is Giuseppe Verdi's last opera and his third engagement with Shakespeare, filled with irony, drama, and impeccable musical craftsmanship. The new production, presented as part of the Salzburg Festival, shifts the action to the atmosphere of the 1960s, recreating a film set that combines theatrical eccentricity and cinematic aesthetics. Director Christoph Marthaler presents the work as a kind of tribute to Orson Welles, who played Falstaff in the cult film and inspired the new interpretation. His approach is creative, multilayered, and visually rich. Conductor Ingo Metzmacher, taking on "Falstaff" for the first time, creates a tense, dynamic score. The vocal parts are performed by world stars - Canadian bass-baritone Gerald Finley, outstanding Elena Stikhina, and other masters of the stage. This event is not only for opera lovers but also for those who appreciate skillful directorial decisions and unexpected presentations of classical material. The special screening is accompanied by commentary from musicologist Elena Istratova. More details can be found on the cinema center's website.