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THE MARCHING BAND
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• Director: Emmanuel Courcol
• FRANCE / 2024 / DCP / Colour / 103’ / French; Turkish, English s.t.

• Screenplay: Emmanuel Courcol, Irène Muscari, Oriane Bonduel, Marianne Tomersy
• Director of Photography: Maxence Lemonnier
• Editing: Guerric Catala
• Music: Michel Petrossian
• Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco
• Producer: Marc Bordure, Robert Guédiguian
• Production Co.: Agat Films
• World Sales: Playtime

2024 San Sebastian Audience Award–Perlak
2024 Namur Audience Award
2024 Cinemania (Montreal) Audience Award

A heartfelt comedy-drama, The Marching Band follows acclaimed orchestra conductor Thibaut, who is diagnosed with leukemia and discovers through a DNA test that he is adopted. This revelation leads him to his biological brother, Jimmy, a factory worker and trombone player in a local marching band, eventually setting right what destiny has disrupted. Courcol, known for his sensitive and melodious storytelling, combines a poignant narrative with rich musical elements praised by critics to contain ’solid entertainment and delightful music.’

Screened with the support of UNIFRANCE.

* In accordance with Article 7 of the Law No. 5224 amended on 18.01.2019, cinema films that have not been reviewed and classified can only be screened in festivals, special screenings and similar cultural and artistic events with an 18+ age restriction.

This film was a Meetings on the Bridge participant.