The Concert
"The grand deception that became the performance of a lifetime."
Originally released in 2009. The Concert is a drama/comedy film. directed by Radu Mihăileanu.
Starring Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, and Dmitri Nazarov
Synopsis
A former world-famous conductor of the Bolshoï orchestra, known as "The Maëstro", Andreï Filipov had seen his career publicly broken by Leonid Brezhnev for hiring Jewish musicians and now works cleaning the concert hall where he once directed. One day, he intercepts an official invitation from the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet. Through a series of mad antics, he reunites his old orchestra, now composed of old alcoholic musicians, and flies to perform in Paris and complete the Tchaikovsky concerto interrupted 30 years earlier. For the concerto, he engages a young violin soloist with whom he has an unexpected connection.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (521 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Aleksey Guskov
as Andrey Simonovich Filipov
Mélanie Laurent
as Anne-Marie Jacquet
Dmitri Nazarov
as Aleksandr 'Sasha' Abramovich Grosman
François Berléand
as Olivier Morne Duplessis
Miou-Miou
as Guylène de La Rivière
Lionel Abelanski
as Jean-Paul Carrère
Valeriy Barinov
as Ivan Gavrilov
Sara Martins
as Secretaire Duplessis
Laurent Bateau
as Bertrand
Vlad Ivanov
as Pyotr Tretyakin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Oï Oï Oï Productions
- France 3 Cinéma
- EuropaCorp
- Castel Film
- Panache Productions
- BiM Distribuzione
- RTBF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Concert about?
A former world-famous conductor of the Bolshoï orchestra, known as "The Maëstro", Andreï Filipov had seen his career publicly broken by Leonid Brezhnev for hiring Jewish musicians and now works ...
Who directed The Concert?
The Concert was directed by Radu Mihăileanu.
How long is The Concert?
The Concert has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Concert released?
The Concert was released on November 4, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Concert?
The main cast of The Concert includes Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dmitri Nazarov, François Berléand, Miou-Miou.
Is The Concert worth watching?
The Concert has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 521 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.