“You need ambition. You’ll run the music school.” Vertigo Releasing from the UK has unveiled their official trailer for a French family comedy called The Marching Band, which was originally titled En Fanfare in French. This feel-good story about two estranged brothers reconnecting first premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Premiere section. Acclaimed conductor Thibaut has leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother – a musician and factory worker. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town’s factory closure. The film already became a hit in France last year – it earned an impressive €18 million at the French box office and was nominated for 7 César Awards in total, including Best Film & Best Actor. The Marching Band stars Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco, and Jacques Bonnaffé. It’s set for a release this May in the UK, but still has no US release date set yet – hopefully soon. This looks wonderful! Funny and charming and kooky all in one. // Continue Reading ›
