Lydia Tár is an acclaimed composer-conductor and the first openly gay female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. As she prepares for a live recording of Mahler's 5th Symphony, her relationships, including her marriage, personal assistant, and an affair with a young Russian cellist, become strained. Accusations of abuse and favoritism arise, leading to a lawsuit and a viral scandal. Removed as conductor, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, eventually finding a new orchestra in the Philippines.
The Conductor is a biographical drama that tells the story of a transgender woman's dream and her journey to become a world-renowned orchestra conductor. It explores her struggles, triumphs, and the obstacles she faces in a male-dominated industry.
Zahia Ziouani, 17, dreams of becoming a conductor, while her twin sister Fettouma hopes to be a professional cellist. They want to make classical music accessible to everyone and create their own orchestra.
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