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Tár (2022)
109K
Original name: TÁR
Genre: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 158 min.
Story:
Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. However, Lydia's elaborate facade begins to unravel, revealing dirty secrets and the corrosive nature of power.
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, dark drama, dorama, art house, powerful, intense, masterpiece, beautiful ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
lgbt, classical music, orchestra, lesbian, music conductor, musician, composer, narcissism, massage parlor, orchestra conductor, music, female protagonist, infidelity, ambitious woman, biopic, violinist, lifestyle, musician's life, bullying, power, mother daughter relationship, flirting, interview, personal assistant, masseuse ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Place:
berlin germany, southeast asia, the philippines, new york, germany, manhattan new york city
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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