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The Marching Band (En fanfare)

Country: France
Language: French with subtitles
Director: Emmanuel Courcol
Runtime: 103 minutes
Rating: PG
Friday, November 07, 10:30am
Saturday, November 08, 4:00pm

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In a small industrial town, renowned conductor Thibaut is diagnosed with leukemia and urgently needs a bone marrow transplant. His search for a donor leads to a shocking revelation - he was adopted, and his biological brother is a factory worker who plays in the local marching band. As the two men navigate their newfound connection, they confront the challenges of their pasts and the hardships they’ve endured. Thibaut decides to help the marching band prepare for and win an upcoming regional contest. Through it all, their shared love of music becomes a powerful force, guiding them toward healing, understanding, and brotherly love.

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