Waterford Film For All presents The Marching Band (2024)

Waterford Film For All presents The Marching Band from director Emmanuel Courcol

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.

Festivals
Cannes Film Festival 2024
Dublin International Film Festival 2025

Reviews
“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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