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The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast

Tár with Todd Field and Greta Gerwig (Ep. 380)

Oct 28, 2022
Director Todd Field and Greta Gerwig discuss the film Tár, sharing insights on camera movement, managing production conflicts, and collaborating with Cate Blanchett to shape the central character. The film centers around a classical music composer/conductor whose life unravels as she prepares for a book launch and a performance of Mahler's Fifth symphony.
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  • Todd Field's film Tár utilizes long takes and limited camera angles to create a meticulous and structured filmmaking technique.
  • The importance of sound in Tár is highlighted, with careful planning of sound design and composition to create an immersive auditory experience.

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Overview of the Film and Director

In this episode of the Director's Cut podcast, director Todd Field discusses his psychological drama film TAR, which follows the life of composer and conductor Lydia TAR as she faces challenges and prepares for a major production. Field's meticulous and structured filmmaking technique, characterized by long takes and limited camera angles, is explored in depth. The film's unique spaces and set designs, created through extensive scouting and collaboration with the production designer, are also highlighted.

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