The Concert

THE CONCERT is the new film from Radu Mihaileanu, the acclaimed writer/director of Live and Become, starring Melanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds), Francois Berleand; (Transporter series), and Alexei Guskov. In this new comedy, Guskov stars as Andrei Filipov, a once celebrated Russian conductor of the Bolshoi who has hit rock bottom and is now working as a depressed custodian who drinks too much. But when he intercepts an invitation meant for this former orchestra to perform in Paris, Andrei masterminds a plan to pose as the leader of the group in order to make a triumphant return to the music scene. With a motley bunch of former musicians at his side, Andrei sets off for Paris to fulfill his destiny and return to his glory as a great conductor. Along the way, he will reunite with a young, beautiful violin virtuoso played by acclaimed actress Melanie Laurent who holds the key to his past and to his future. With a message of hope and making the most of second chances, THE CONCERT promises to be one of the most uplifting and entertaining films of the year.

“Mihaileanu keeps this French production flowing buoyantly, skittering past all manner of improbabilities.” (Kevin Thomas, L.A. Times)

A note from Bob Laemmle:
I would like to bring a film to your attention--'The Concert'. Most of the reviews about this film have undervalued the emotional impact that is at the core of this story. Maybe I'm a softy in my old age, but any film that can deliver as satisfying an emotional response as 'The Concert' is, in my opinion, worth recommending. Come and see it and then let me know if you agree.
-Bob Laemmle
P.S. The music is really great.