You are here:

Maestro(s)

Name: Maestro(s)
Director: Bruno Chiche
Released: 2022
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

Bruno Chiche

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Maestro(s) functions as a conventional character drama centered on the generational friction within a family of classical music conductors. The story prioritizes the transition of power and the disillusionment found in professional legacies. By focusing on a male-centric lineage and the pursuit of prestige within established European hierarchies, it maintains a standard, non-subversive narrative structure. Overall, the film lacks significant representation of diverse identities, instead leaning into the homogeneous traditions of the classical music establishment.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Maestro(s) have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on the relationship between François and Denis Dunar, emphasizing their professional and familial bonds. There is no mention of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Maestro(s) portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a male-dominated lineage of conductors. Conflicts revolve around male figures navigating patriarchal legacies and professional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maestro(s)?

Limited

Set in the context of European classical music, the narrative lacks representation of non-white individuals or casting that disrupts the homogeneous environment.

How does Maestro(s) represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story highlights the prestige of traditional Western high-culture institutions like the Scala. It emphasizes familial legacy and institutional hierarchy over cultural critique.

Does Maestro(s) include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused exploration of generational dynamics and professional succession within a specific high-culture niche.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of women's ability to drive the story or diverse racial identities within the classical music setting.
Adheres to traditional patriarchal structures without introducing non-cisgender perspectives.
Does not engage with or critique the systemic homogeneity of Western high-culture institutions.

Official Synopsis

The Dunars are conductors from father to son. François' long and brilliant international career come to an end, whereas Denis has just won an umpteenth classical music award. When François is chosen to be the head of the Scala, his ultimate dream, he can't believe it. Happy at first for his father, Denis quickly become disillusioned when he discovers that he was, in fact, chosen to go to Milan.

How are these scores produced? →