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Tár + short introduction with Cate Blanchett, hosted by Matthew Sweet (15)

London Soundtrack Festival 2025

,Cinema 1

Cate Blanchett joins us for an introduction to Todd Field's Oscar-nominated psychological drama about the rise and fall of a fierce maestro.

Set in the international world of classical music, the renowned Lydia Tár is widely considered one of the most remarkable living composers and the first-ever female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Consumed by her ambitions to achieve greatness and her growing infatuation with one of her ingenues, Tár's reputation begins to shatter as she struggles to hold on to the women in her life she has taken for granted. Also starring Noémie Merlant and Nina Hoss.

Cate Blanchett, as Lydia Tár, commands the screen in this psychological drama which examines the changing nature of power, its impact and durability in our modern world. Todd Field's antiheroine commands the screen in this psychological drama which examines the changing nature of power, its impact and durability in our modern world. 

Tagged with: Cinema London Soundtrack Festival ScreenTalks

Presented with the London Soundtrack Festival.

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Please note that Hildur Guðnadóttir will not be able to attend this screening. The screening will now begin with an introduction with Cate Blanchett only, hosted by Matthew Sweet.

Film information
  • Release year   2022
  • Country   USA
  • Director   Todd Field
  • Runtime   2hr 36min

Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.