

Greatness comes at a cost.
The extraordinary life of Sergiu Celibidache, from his childhood in Romania to his exile in pursuit of a career in music, his struggle for survival in wartime Germany and his rise, fall and rise again, in an unimaginable life journey.
The Yellow Tie (2025) is a music, drama, adventure, and history film directed by Serge Ioan Celebidachi. It stars Ben Schnetzer, John Malkovich, and Sean Bean. The film runs for 2 hours 25 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.4 out of 10 from 15 votes.

Ben Schnetzer
Sergiu Celibidache (young adult)

John Malkovich
Sergiu Celibidache

Sean Bean
Demostene Celibidache

Miranda Richardson
Ioana Celibidache

Kate Phillips
Ioana Celibidache (young adult)

Anton Lesser
Martin Steinke

Tamzin Merchant
Ortancia
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The Yellow Tie stars Ben Schnetzer, John Malkovich, Sean Bean, and Miranda Richardson, and was directed by Serge Ioan Celebidachi.
The Yellow Tie has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes.
The Yellow Tie was released in 2025.
The Yellow Tie is a music, drama, adventure, and history film.
The Yellow Tie holds an average audience score of 8.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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