Backstage - Dietro le quinte is a 2022 Italian musical drama directed by Cosimo Alemà that follows 111 young performers auditioning for a prestigious musical in Rome. The film focuses on the intense competition and sacrifices made by the nine chosen talents. Stream the film on Amazon Prime Video . Backstage: dietro le quinte (2022) - IMDb
The opening few paragraphs struck a chord for me.
Excellent piece.
BTW..Aculco and Bernal will absolutely scratch that dirtbag itch, minus the crowds.