The Yellow Tie (Romanian: Cravata Galbenă) is a biographical drama film directed and co-written by Serge Ioan Celibidachi about his father, conductor and composer Sergiu Celibidache. Produced by Serge's wife Adela, it stars Ben Schnetzer and John Malkovich as Sergiu. Kate Phillips, Miranda Richardson, Charlie Rowe, and Sean Bean also appear in supporting roles.
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Cast
Ben Schnetzer as Sergiu Celibidache
John Malkovich as older Sergiu
Ewan Horrocks as young Sergiu
Sean Bean as father Demostene Celibidache
Kate Phillips as wife Ioana Celibidache
Miranda Richardson as older Ioana
Charlie Rowe as Miki
Anton Lesser as Martin Steinke
Tamzin Merchant as Ortancia
Olivia Popica as Sonia Celibidache
Alecsandru Dunaev as Alberto
Charles Nishikawa as Mr. Tanaka
Angelo Boboc as Desiderius Cross
Production
In September 2022, it was announced that Rupert Friend would be cast as the younger version of Celibidache. In June 2023, it was announced that Friend was replaced by Schnetzer. Also in June, it was announced that Bean, Richardson, Phillips, Lesser and Rowe were also cast in the film.
Filming occurred in Romania, particularly in Sala Palatului, in June 2023.
Release
The Yellow Tie premiered in Bucharest in November 2025. It became the most-watched Romanian film of 2026.
The film was released to Netflix in Romania and Moldova on 10 June 2026.
