The Berlin Film Festival announced the premiere of a new short directed by Todd Field that expands the “TÁR” universe, it’s called “The Fundraiser.” The film will screen alongside a talk given by Field, Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss. No other details have been given at this time.
“TÁR” is a critically-acclaimed drama that will most likely get a Best Picture nomination, not to mention a Best Actress nod for Cate Blanchett. It’s been the source of controversy as some critics have recently soured on the film, sucked up on the narrative around it.
The most pertinent question being asked is whether the film is anti-cancel culture or pro the scrubbing of problematic artists. Separating art from the artist has been a debate that’s lasted for many generations, but has found an abundant of newfound conversations in this the #MeToo era.
My take on whether “TÁR” is pro or con cancel culture is simple: who cares. That’s part of the brilliance of this movie — it never gives you easy answers and would rather you come to a conclusion as to whether or not Blanchett’s Lydia Tár deserves the fate that she’s given in the film.