Poster for the documentary 'Maesta' featuring black and white images of five women with varied expressions, set against a red background. The title is vertically displayed in large yellow letters, and the phrase 'Competing to lead a new movement' is written at the top, with 'a documentary' at the bottom.

Maestra

Five international women participate in “La Maestra,” the only competition in the world for female orchestra conductors. Witness personal stories of survival in this one-of-a-kind event created to break another glass ceiling for women.

Director
Maggie Contreras

Release Date
6.9.2023

Reviews
“Bracing and inspiring”
—The Hollywood Reporter

“Maestra leaves us in awe”
—RogerEbert.com

“A moving spectacle”
—Film Festival Today

100% on Rotten Tomatoes



Accolades
Official Selection 2023: Tribeca Film Festival and Audience Award runner-up