The Conductor

La chef d'orchestre

  • Release Date: April 2, 2021 (limited)
  • Genre: Drama, Biography

  • Director: Maria Peters
  • Producer(s): Mieke de Bruijn, Bert Meijer, Dave Schram, Mylène Verdurmen
  • Writer(s): Maria Peters
  • Studio: MK2 | Mile End
  • Length: 2h 17m | Classification: G
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Synopsis

New York, 1926: Passionate and ambitious, young Antonia Brico (Christanne de Bruijn) dreams of becoming a conductor. Despite her talent and relentless determination, she faces many barriers as she tries to succeed in a very exclusive and male-dominated profession. The ultimate test for Antonia comes when the love of her life puts her in a difficult position, and she is forced to choose between love and music.

Cast

Christanne de Bruijn, Benjamin Wainwright, Scott Turner Schofield, Seumas F. Sargent, Raymond Thiry, Annet Malherbe
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