The Concert (2009): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Concert
Director: Radu Mihăileanu
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2009
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dmitri Nazarov, François Berléand, Miou-Miou

What The Concert Is 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 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.

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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 cleaning the concert hall where he once directed. One day, he intercepts an official invitation from the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet.

Where can I watch The Concert?

The Concert is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Concert?

The Concert runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).

When did The Concert come out?

The Concert was released in 2009.

Who directed The Concert?

The Concert was directed by Radu Mihăileanu.

Who stars in The Concert?

The Concert stars Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dmitri Nazarov, François Berléand.

What is The Concert's rating?

The Concert holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.