“Inevitably it’s going to be compared to Mark Herman’s Brassed Off, the British comedy-drama about colliery bands, but this French contribution to what could become a “genre” if there’s any more of them, has a beating emotional pulse all of its own.
To be sure it’s feel-good and sentimental but none the worse for any of that.” – Eye For Film
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor who travels the world. When he learns he was adopted, he discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy, who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a small marching band. Everything seems to set them apart, except their love of music. Sensing his brother’s exceptional talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate. Jimmy begins to dream of a different life….
*On Sun 18 May at 7.10 – 7.40pm we will be joined by The Ambling Band who will be serenading us before the screening (dressed in the brightest pinks as always – feel free to do the same)!Starring:
Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco
Directed By:
Emmanuel Courcol
Running time:
104 mins