Meeting John Malkovich, The Yellow Tie and the remarkable tale of a Romanian classical conductor

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Meeting John Malkovich, The Yellow Tie and the remarkable tale of a Romanian classical conductor   The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/12/meeting-john-malkovich-the-yellow-tie-and-the-remarkable-tale-of-a-romanian-classical-cond  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:00Big Hollywood names arrived in Bucharest, Romania for the premiere of the film The Yellow Tie.

00:06The movie centers on the life of one of the world's most acclaimed orchestra conductors, Sergio Celibidacche.

00:12Oscar-nominated actor John Malkovich portrays the famous conductor in his later years,

00:18while two-time BAFTA winner Sean Bean plays the role of Sergio Celibidacche's father.

00:23You know, it's a beautiful film, very well made, very well written,

00:27and the characters obviously factually based about this incredible musician who was quite unique in the world of music.

00:37It was just a pleasure to be able to come to Bucharest and play the part of this musician's father.

00:45In an exclusive interview for Euronews Romania, John Malkovich spoke about his role in the film

00:50and the deep connection he felt with his character, Sergio Celibidacche.

00:54Let's talk a little about the movie because people really loved it.

00:58The Yellow Tie is a combination of years of work, especially by Serge Celibidacche and his wife Adela,

01:08but by a number of people on the team, James, Olivier and others.

01:14So, of course, I'm glad for them, and I feel quite honored to have been asked to do it

01:27and quite pleased that the Yellow Tie presents a pretty full portrait of this man

01:39who had a lot of talent and a lot of integrity and fought the good fight for what he believed in.

01:50The film was shot over the course of seven years and is directed by Sergio Celibidacche, the great conductor's son.

01:59We have reached the beginning, a new phase of the film.

02:03The dialogue with the audience is starting.

02:06We've been waiting for this moment for a very long time.

02:09The cast of the film, which premiered in Bucharest, also includes Miranda Richardson, Kate Phillips and Ben Schnitzer.

02:15A surprise guest was also on the yellow carpet at the Gala premiere, renowned director Tim Burton.

02:22I did Wednesday in Romania four years ago, so I'm happy to be back.

02:27The film's producer, Adela Celebidacche, invited members of the production team on stage

02:32while Sean Bean expressed his admiration for actor John Malkovich.

02:37I can't believe I'm standing next to a hero of mine, hero of my ride, John Malkovich.

02:43The Yellow Tie is the most expensive Romanian film ever made, with a budget of 20 million euros

02:55and was entirely shot in Romania.

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