John Malkovich and Ben Schnetzer portray legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache in this sweeping drama about ambition, artistic genius and the pursuit of musical perfection. Directed by his son, Serge Ioan Celibidachi, The Yellow Tie traces an extraordinary journey from Romania to the world's greatest concert halls. “A strong, unassuming picture.”: The Guardian
From a childhood in Romania to the world's great concert halls, The Yellow Tie tells the remarkable story of Sergiu Celibidache, one of classical music's most brilliant and uncompromising conductors. Defying his father's expectations to pursue a life in music, Celibidache follows a path shaped by extraordinary ambition, artistic conviction and personal sacrifice. Ben Schnetzer and John Malkovich portray the conductor at different stages of his life, alongside Sean Bean, Miranda Richardson and Kate Phillips. Directed by Celibidache's son, Serge Ioan Celibidachi, this sweeping biographical drama explores the passions, relationships and relentless pursuit of perfection behind an extraordinary musical legacy.
