The Yellow Tie Explained

The Yellow Tie
Director:	Serge Ioan Celebidachi
Producer:	Adela Vrinceanu Celebidachi Cristina Dobritoiu Titi Radoaie James Olivier
Starring:	John Malkovich
Music:	Kathryn Kluge Kim Allen Kluge
Cinematography:	Peter Menzies Jr.
Studio:	Oblique Media Film Celi Films
Country:	Romania Italy

The Yellow Tie is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by Serge Ioan Celibidachi and starring John Malkovich as conductor Sergiu Celibidache, the father of the director.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Cast

• John Malkovich as Sergiu Celibidache
  • Ewan Horrocks as young Sergiu
• Ben Schnetzer as Young Celibidache
• Sean Bean
• Miranda Richardson
• Kate Phillips
• Anton Lesser
• Charlie Rowe
• Alecsandru Dunaev as Alberto
• Charles Nishikawa as Mr. Tanaka

Production

In September 2022, it was announced that Rupert Friend would be cast as the younger version of Celibidache.^[4] In June 2023, it was announced that Friend was replaced by Schnetzer.^[5] Also in June, it was announced that Bean, Richardson, Phillips, Lesser and Rowe were also cast in the film.^[6]

Filming occurred in Romania, particularly in Sala Palatului, in June 2023.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Yossman. K.J.. John Malkovich to Play Famed Romanian Conductor Sergiu Celibidache in 'The Yellow Tie' (EXCLUSIVE). September 17, 2021. Variety. November 21, 2021.
2. Web site: Bastos. Margarida. John Malkovich to Play Conductor Sergiu Celibidache in 'The Yellow Tie'. September 18, 2021. Collider. November 21, 2021.
3. Web site: Ntim. Zac. John Malkovich And Sean Bean Music Biopic 'The Yellow Tie' Heading To Cannes Market With VMI Worldwide. April 23, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. May 7, 2024.
4. Yossman. K.J.. Rupert Friend Tapped to Lead 'The Yellow Tie' Alongside John Malkovich, Based on Life of Famed Romanian Conductor Sergiu Celibidache (EXCLUSIVE). September 8, 2022. Variety. June 19, 2023.
5. Web site: Kroll. Justin. Ben Schnetzer To Co-Star Opposite John Malkovich In 'The Yellow Tie'. June 1, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. June 19, 2023.
6. Yossman. K.J.. Sean Bean, Miranda Richardson Join Conductor Biopic 'The Yellow Tie' (EXCLUSIVE). June 6, 2023. Variety. June 19, 2023.
7. Web site: Dumitrescu. Radu. Thousands attend filming of The Yellow Tie in Bucharest alongside John Malkovich. June 29, 2023. Romania-Insider.com. July 2, 2023.
8. Web site: Dumitrescu. Radu. John Malkovich shoots new film in Romania, meets culture minister. June 26, 2023. Romania-Insider.com. July 2, 2023.