The Conductor
De Dirigent
“The heart of a woman, the soul of an artist”
Synopsis
United States, 1926: Dutch 24-year-old Willy Wolters has immigrated to the American continent with her parents as a child. She dreams of becoming a conductor, but this is an ambition that no one takes seriously. Unbeknownst to her, she'll also become Antonia Brico.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Conductor | Official Trailer International
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-15
Top Cast
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Christanne de Bruijn
Antonia Brico / Willy Wolters
Benjamin Wainwright
Frank Thomsen
Scott Turner Schofield
Robin Jones
Seumas F. Sargent
Mark Goldsmith
Annet Malherbe
Mother Antonia
Raymond Thiry
Father Antonia
Gijs Scholten van Aschat
Willem Mengelberg
Richard Sammel
Karl Muck
Sian Thomas
Mother Frank
Tim Ahern
Father Frank
Sara Visser
Emma
James Sobol Kelly
Director Barnes
Anja Antonowicz
Miss Goldsmith
Peter Basham
Concertmaster
Nastassia Firestone
Marjorie
Loes Schnepper
Nun
Judith van der Werff
Hairdresser
Ronald Armbrust
Tailer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$4.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Peters
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Peters
- Original Score
- Bob Zimmerman
- Original Title
- De Dirigent
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Bulgaria, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Shooting Star Filmcompany, Umami Media, Avrotros, Menuetto, Splendid Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Peters
Maria Peters
Bob Zimmerman
Rolf Dekens
Robin de Jong
Dave Schram
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Peters
Writer
Maria Peters
Director
Dave Schram
Producer
Bob Zimmerman
Original Music Composer
Jan Rutgers
Production Design
Robin de Jong
Editor
Rolf Dekens
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conductor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Conductor about?
United States, 1926: Dutch 24-year-old Willy Wolters has immigrated to the American continent with her parents as a child. She dreams of becoming a conductor, but this is an ambition that no one takes seriously. Unbeknownst to her, she'll also become Antonia Brico.
Who directed The Conductor?
The Conductor was directed by Maria Peters.
Who stars in The Conductor?
The principal cast of The Conductor includes Christanne de Bruijn, Benjamin Wainwright, Scott Turner Schofield, Seumas F. Sargent, Annet Malherbe.
When was The Conductor released and how long is it?
The Conductor was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Conductor?
The Conductor had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Conductor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Conductor was composed by Bob Zimmerman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Conductor?
The Conductor holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).