A shy flutist becomes a tyrant conductor in 3 rehearsals—what could go wrong?
Young flutist and conductor Maija's secret dream has come true—she has been entrusted with conducting her first orchestra. However, Maija's inner insecurity and fear of conflict do not help her cope with the energetic youth orchestra. In addition, the overly cheerful choirmaster Kārlis, in his attempts to help the young conductor, only undermines her already non-existent authority. When Maija remembers the legendary conductor Leonīds Vīgners and his authoritative leadership style, she feels a strange inspiration. The changes in the young conductor's personality surprise both her and her orchestra, which has only three rehearsals left before the concert. Maija must decide how to lead her orchestra to the concert - in the style of Leonīds Vīgners, or in her own?
Acting
Muižniece's transformation from mouse to monster
Direction
Kursietis captures rehearsal room dread perfectly
Writing
Kārlis as the worst possible supportive colleague
Director
Juris Kursietis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Leonīds Vīgners was a real Latvian conductor known for his terrifying strictness; the film uses archival footage of him.
The youth orchestra is played by actual Riga music students who improvised much of their resistance to Maija.
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