Without a doubt Maestro Afdah is an absolute masterpiece that should not be taken lightly. It represents the epitome of filmmaking excellence, with Bradley Cooper's impeccable direction and the enchanting musical score by Leonard Bernstein. Cooper and Carey Mulligan deliver breathtaking performances that leave a lasting impression. From the very start, MAESTRO's intimate and emotionally charged story grabs hold of you and refuses to let go. I was so engrossed in every scene that I had to restrain myself from erupting into applause on numerous occasions. The fact that my fellow audience members actually applauded, a rare occurrence usually reserved for live theater, gave me the perfect opportunity to join them in showing my appreciation.