The Conductor is a biographical drama film that follows the life of Willy Wolters, a young Dutch woman who immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was a child. Despite her passion for music and dreams of becoming a conductor, no one takes her ambition seriously, and she is expected to conform to traditional gender roles.
However, Willy's life takes an unexpected turn when she is given the opportunity to study music with the renowned composer and conductor, Frank Thomsen. With his guidance and encouragement, she begins on her journey to becoming a conductor.
But Willy faces many obstacles and discrimination in a male-dominated field and struggles to gain recognition for her talent. She faces opposition from her own mother, who believes women should not pursue a career in music, as well as from her male colleagues, who dismiss her as unworthy of their respect.
Despite these challenges, Willy perseveres and ultimately becomes the first woman to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic in 1937. Her triumph inspires other female musicians to pursue their dreams and break down gender barriers in the world of classical music.
The Conductor is a powerful and inspiring film that celebrates the resilience and determination of one woman who refused to let society's expectations hold her back from achieving her dreams.