Saturday 20th September 2025
Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. R95 D320
Thibaut is a successful conductor, recently diagnosed with leukaemia.
His best hope for survival is a bone marrow transplant from a suitable family donor. His sister takes the test, but the results lead to the revelation that Thibaut was actually adopted as a child -and that he has a secret biological brother, cafeteria worker Jimmy. The two brothers meet and discover a shared passion for music, and before long form a strong bond via an unexpected collaboration with Jimmy’s workplace marching band…The Marching Band is a delight -a French comedy-drama that’s as funny as it is heartwarming. Boasting a pair of charismatic leading performances from Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin, director Emmanuel Courcol’s new film is a real winner.
The Marching Band En Fanfare
Dir:Emmanuel Courcol
Cast:Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco
Film info:103 mins. France. 2024. 12A (IFCO) / 15 (BBFC)French language with English subtitle
A good natured heartwarmer with some syrup, but also two watchable and robust lead performances.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Even the most austere observer would be hard pushed not to shed a tear or two.
Richard Mowe, Eye for Film
A lovely warm bath of a film
Mark Worgan, The Upcoming
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