Tár

Tár
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTodd Field
Written byTodd Field
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFlorian Hoffmeister
Edited byMonika Willi
Music by
Production
companies
  • Standard Film Company
  • EMJAG Productions
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01) (Venice)
  • October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07) (United States)
  • March 2, 2023 (2023-03-02) (Germany)
Running time
158 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Germany
LanguageEnglish
Box office$29.3 million

Tár is a 2022 psychological drama film written and directed by Todd Field. Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor, whose life unravels after she is accused of misconduct. The supporting cast includes Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong.

Tár premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September 2022, where Blanchett won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Following a three-week limited theatrical release, it received a wide release on October 28, 2022 through Focus Features. Tár received critical acclaim, especially for Blanchett's performance and Field's screenplay and direction. At the 95th Academy Awards, Tár was nominated for 6 awards, including Best Picture. Blanchett won the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress, and was nominated for the Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award in the same category.