DESCRIPTION

The Animal in You is a duet featuring two protagonists, the renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and his vocal coach Richard Levitt.
The film opens with an intimate moment in which Andreas recounts a dream about his deceased father, with the image of Richard juxtaposed to his account. The conversation then continues in Andreas' native Kiedrich, Germany. He shares a trying moment in his career, in which he experiences an allergic reaction on stage that inhibits his ability to sing, made all the more devastating by the knowledge that Richard was in the audience.
From Kiedrich to Basel, Switzerland, the focus shifts to a dialogue between the two regarding Richard's own musical career, ranging from his early cinematic work in Hollywood to a recent collaboration with Sting. This discussion leads to a glimpse of the duo in action as they co-teach a master class with three aspiring singers.
While complimenting a young soprano on her breath control and technique, Richard critiques the passion driving her delivery. He calls on Andreas, asking, 'What do we say about the animal in you?' to which his former pupil responds swiftly, 'Don't forget the animal!'.