The Conductor (De dirigent)
Directed by: Maria PetersCast list: Christanne de Bruijn, Benjamin Wainwright, Scott Turner Schofield
Country: Holland, Belgium
Year: 2018
Genres: Drama / Biographical /
Runtime: 137 min.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Spanish
New York, 1926: Passionate and ambitious, young Antonia Brico 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.
Educational Grades: ##COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA##Sixth form college##COMA##Further education##COMA##Further Edu, mature students##COMA##Higher Education##COMA##
Subjects: English language / Form class (Pastoral care) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world / Music and History of the Music / Performing arts, Music and Dance /
Topics: education in human values / women (and/or violence against women) / adolescence, youth / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / biographies, autobiographies / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships /
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