Todd Field's 'Tár' Premieres at Venice Film Festival, Starring Cate Blanchett
Todd Field's film 'Tár' premiered in competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. The movie stars Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, a fictional conductor who becomes the first woman to lead a major German orchestra. The narrative follows her rise and fall as her abusive behavior leads to scandal after a former student's suicide. Blanchett described the film as a human portrait of power and decay, emphasizing that gender and sexuality are not central themes. Field stated the script was written specifically for Blanchett and would not have been made without her. The score is composed by Hildur Gudnadóttir, the first woman to win an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for best original score. The film is set for Italian theatrical release on November 3 via Universal Pictures.
Key facts
- Film 'Tár' directed by Todd Field premiered at the 79th Venice Film Festival.
- Cate Blanchett plays Lydia Tár, the first female conductor of a major German orchestra.
- The story follows Tár's career peak and subsequent downfall due to abusive behavior.
- A former student's suicide leads to accusations against Tár.
- Blanchett stated the film does not focus on LGBT aspects or gender.
- Field said the script was written for Blanchett and would not exist without her.
- Hildur Gudnadóttir composed the score; she is the first woman to win Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for best original score.
- Italian release date: November 3, distributed by Universal Pictures.
Entities
Artists
- Cate Blanchett
- Todd Field
- Hildur Gudnadóttir
- Lydia Tár
- Nina Hoss
- Noémie Merlant
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Venice Film Festival
- Universal Pictures
- New Yorker
- Artribune
- London Critics' Circle
- Juilliard School
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Germany
- London