Introduced at the height of her powers, the world-renowned composer-conductor who lends Tár (★★★★☆) its brusque title is meticulous in every detail of how she conducts her life.
Lydia Tár strives for perfection in her work, her image, and her bespoke suits, and demands the best from her musicians, students, and staff.But Lydia, portrayed with leonine intensity by Cate Blanchett, has grown increasingly sloppy in one area of her well-tended life.
For that, among other offenses, she’ll pay a heavy price in this engrossing drama from Todd Field, last seen directing 2006 Oscar nominee Little Children.
Field immerses us in Lydia’s world of directing the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra — rehearsing, composing, nurturing her celebrity — while also tending to her wife Sharon (Nina Hoss) and adopted daughter Petra (Mila Bogojevic).
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