Radu Mihaileanu

The Profile

Radu Mihaileanu is a Romanian-born French film director and screenwriter known for films including Le Concert (The Concert), Live and Become (Va, vis et deviens) and Train of Life (Le Train de vie).

Born 23 April 1958 in Bucharest, Romania; Romanian-born French director active from the 1980s to the present.

The review praises Le Concert as a bittersweet comedy about redemption that blends broad satire with poignant musical drama. Standout elements include the film's fast pace, ethnic/folkloric score and a long, passionate final concert sequence.