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The Marching Band (En Fanfare)

Directed by Emmanuel Courcol
France
2024
103 mins

"Run a school? A dunce like me?"

We’re starting our 2026–2027 Season on a high note with an exclusive screening of the hilarious and heartfelt French box office sensation, The Marching Band.

When world-renowned orchestra conductor Thibaut is diagnosed with leukemia, a DNA test in search of a bone marrow donor leads to a life-changing discovery: he was adopted and has a biological brother he never knew existed. Sharing Thibaut’s gift for music, Jimmy is a school cafeteria cook who spends his free time playing trombone in a local marching band. When the band unexpectedly loses its conductor, Thibaut steps in to help, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey of family, music, and newfound connection.

Nominated for multiple César Awards, including Best Film, The Marching Band is an uplifting and deeply moving celebration of brotherhood, second chances, and the unexpected bonds that can change our lives.

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Wednesday July 297:30pm

Koubek Center

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  • Year
    2024
  • Country
    France
  • Language
    French
  • Director
    Emmanuel Courcol
  • Producer
    Marc Boudre
  • Cast
    Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco
  • Writer
    Emmanuel Courcol, Irène Muscari, Oriane Bonduel, Marianne Tomersy
  • Cinematographer
    Maxence Lemonnier
  • Editor
    Guerric Catala
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Music/Musical

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