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(The dialogue doesnt specify where she is, though performers from theSiam Sinfoniettaplay in the film.)
Lydia seems disdainful of her new surroundings, but she slowly settles back into her old routines.
Then we get to her big return to the podium.
She prepares the orchestra and then screens descend behind her.
A CGI flagisprojected onto them.
What a place for Lydia Tar to end up!
The film starts at theNew Yorkerfestival and ends at a concert of video-game music.
Its a bitterly funny moment and a hell of a kicker for her journey.
Is this an appropriate cosmic punishment?
Is it too much?
Then you have to consider that this all may be part of Lydias larger comeback scheme.
We also have to acknowledge that Lydia Tar isnt even the characters real name!
Shell never stop trying to remake herself.
But what about all the people who surrounded her demise?
Could she have been working with Olga and Francesca to undermine Lydia?
Just the one former student, or multiple people acting together?
Its easy to fall into conspiratorial thinking because the movie encourages you to think as Lydia herself would.
Theres much to be uncertain about by the end ofTarin different beguiling ways.
At least thoseMonster Hunterfans are in for a hell of a concert.
