Romanian Film Festival Seattle: The Yellow Tie
November 15, 2026
Presented by the American Romanian Cultural Society. The life of legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache unfolds from a strict childhood to wartime exile and musical brilliance.
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
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Sunday, November 15, 2026
The epic true story of Sergiu Celibidache, following the legendary composer from a childhood spent under his father’s draconian authority, through to adulthood as he masters his craft in Berlin. However, his greatest struggle emerges at the outbreak of war. With the world collapsing around him, Sergiu must evade death and starvation to cement his place in the world of classical music, as he risks being torn apart by a relentless pursuit for perfection that could overshadow his legacy forever.
- Country: Romania
- Year: 2025
- Running Time: 145 min.
- Language: Romanian, with English subtitles
- Has Subtitles: Yes