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      Maestra

      2023 1 hr. 28 min. Documentary Music List
      100% 8 Reviews Tomatometer Five incredible women from around the world who are boldly breaking glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting take center stage in MAESTRA, filmmaker Maggie Contreras' directorial debut. These women gathered in Paris for 'La Maestra', the only competition in the world for female conductors, to show the world the singular talent that unites them and which, for far too long, has been considered the pursuit of only men. Mothers, daughters, rebels, leaders -- over four days, each took to the stage to compete: a mother of young twins from Athens, determined to show her kids anything is possible; a Ukrainian doing all she can to focus on her art and the competition in front of her while Russia invades; a Polish student just starting out; a newlywed American grappling with the decision to start a family; and a French immigrant returning to the city that closed its doors to her many years ago. Personal stories of survival, passion and perseverance are woven together with the drama and excitement of this one-of-a-kind event. The struggles and triumphs of the gifted artists in MAESTRA offer a microcosm for the challenges faced by women in every industry and in every walk of life today, while also providing valuable insights into how we may conduct ourselves as we create a new movement for a more equitable future. Read More Read Less

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      Caryn James Hollywood Reporter Even when it chooses to put the rosiest gloss on things... the film is bracing and inspiring, giving some talented conductors much-deserved visibility. Jun 21, 2023 Full Review Tim Miller Cape Cod Wave Magazine Maggie Contreras profiles five female conductors who take part in La Maestra, an international competition in Paris. ... we experience their joy of success, their heartbreak of disappointment, and the sense of camaraderie that develops among them. Rated: 4/4 Aug 1, 2023 Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org An engrossing look at a select group of women at the top of their profession, MAESTRA soars not just on its music but in the details. Jul 8, 2023 Full Review Lauren Coates Offscreen Central Shot with an 80% female crew (a staggering statistic and an all-too-rare one), Maestra is earnest, authentic, and wholehearted in its attempts to capture the life, passion, and spirit of women in a cutthroat field. Jun 29, 2023 Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT Along with questions about family, the doc deals with sexism and abuse. As dark as things get, it never loses the audience. For all the tragedy, it is the triumphs that leave the strongest impression. Jun 26, 2023 Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Film Festival Today Watching people dear to us not make it can be heartbreaking, but by the end the movie proves a paean to the resilience and hard work of this vibrant collection of brilliant musicians. They all deserve a standing ovation. Jun 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Five incredible women from around the world who are boldly breaking glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting take center stage in MAESTRA, filmmaker Maggie Contreras' directorial debut. These women gathered in Paris for 'La Maestra', the only competition in the world for female conductors, to show the world the singular talent that unites them and which, for far too long, has been considered the pursuit of only men. Mothers, daughters, rebels, leaders -- over four days, each took to the stage to compete: a mother of young twins from Athens, determined to show her kids anything is possible; a Ukrainian doing all she can to focus on her art and the competition in front of her while Russia invades; a Polish student just starting out; a newlywed American grappling with the decision to start a family; and a French immigrant returning to the city that closed its doors to her many years ago. Personal stories of survival, passion and perseverance are woven together with the drama and excitement of this one-of-a-kind event. The struggles and triumphs of the gifted artists in MAESTRA offer a microcosm for the challenges faced by women in every industry and in every walk of life today, while also providing valuable insights into how we may conduct ourselves as we create a new movement for a more equitable future.
      Director
      Maggie Contreras
      Executive Producer
      David Letterman, Tom Keaney, Jonathan Ginns, Jamie Wolf, Nathalie Seaver, Diane Becker
      Screenwriter
      Maggie Contreras, Neil Berkeley
      Production Co
      BRKLY, Worldwide Pants
      Genre
      Documentary, Music
      Original Language
      English