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Tár 2022
IndependentPsychological drama
A 2022 psychological drama film, Tár is written and directed by Todd Field. The movie features Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, a celebrated conductor whose life begins to fall apart following accusations of misconduct. Supporting roles are played by Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong.
The film made its debut at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September 2022, where Blanchett earned the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. After a limited theatrical run lasting three weeks, Tár expanded to theaters on October 28, 2022 under Focus Features distribution. Critics praised the work, particularly highlighting Blanchett's acting and Field’s screenplay and direction. At the 95th Academy Awards, it was nominated for six awards including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director for Field, and Best Actress for Blanchett.
Tár stands as the fourth film in history to be honored as Best Film of the Year by the New York Film Critics Circle, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, the London Film Critics' Circle, and the National Society of Film Critics. It has been included in many compilations ranking the greatest movies of the 21st century.
Cast
- Cate BlanchettLydia Tár
- Noémie MerlantFrancesca Lentini
- Nina HossSharon Goodnow
- Sophie KauerOlga Metkina
- Julian GloverAndris Davis
- Allan CordunerSebastian Brix
- Mark StrongEliot Kaplan
- Adam Gopnikhimself
- Sylvia FloteKrista Taylor
- Sydney LemmonWhitney Reese
- Zethphan Smith-GneistMax
- Mila BogojevicPetra
- Lee SellarsTony
Crew
- Director
- Todd Field
- Writer
- Todd Field
- Producer
- Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan, Scott Lambert
- Cinematography
- Florian Hoffmeister
- Editing
- Monika Willi
- Music
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
Details
- Production
- EMJAG Productions, Standard Film Company
- Distributor
- Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures
- Box office
- $29.3 million
