Based on the remarkable true story of legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache, The Yellow Tie follows an extraordinary journey from a strict childhood in Romania to the great concert halls of Europe. Forced to survive exile, war and personal hardship, Sergiu pursues artistic perfection at any cost. Starring Ben Schnetzer, John Malkovich, Sean Bean, Miranda Richardson and Kate Phillips, this sweeping historical drama explores the sacrifices behind greatness and the power of music to transcend even the darkest times.
Early Reactions
The film received an enthusiastic festival response after screening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where critics reportedly praised its ambition, emotional depth and scale. Reviews were said to describe it as "a sumptuous epic" with strong cinematography and orchestral sequences.
Positive Comments
Audience reactions have been notably strong:
"Honestly the best film I’ve watched in a while. A truly cinematic film with a deep script."
"A great educational and inspiring movie about the extraordinarily gifted and hard-working Romanian conductor."
"Grand masterpiece! A true story with a huge impact."
One audience review on Plex said the second half became highly emotional, with applause during the closing archive footage.
Director: Serge Ioan Celebidachi
Cast: Sean Bean, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Ben Schnetzer, Anton Lesser
Film Length: 145mins
Format: 2D
Cert: TBC
Screenings
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| The Yellow Tie | Friday Oct 09 | 1:20PM |
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| The Yellow Tie | Sunday Oct 11 | 1:10PM |
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| The Yellow Tie | Monday Oct 12 | 7:30PM |
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| The Yellow Tie | Tuesday Oct 13 | 1:55PM |
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| The Yellow Tie | Thursday Oct 15 | 1:55PM |
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| The Yellow Tie | Saturday Oct 17 | 11:00AM |
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| The Yellow Tie | Tuesday Oct 20 | 11:55AM |
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