My Brother's Band (M)

Thibaut is an internationally renowned orchestra conductor who travels the world. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals that he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy, who lives in more modest circumstances; he works in a school cafeteria, cares for his mother and plays the trombone in a community brass band. The pair seem to have little else in common other than a love of performance, but sensing his sibling’s talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and help nurture his brother’s gifts.

An eruptive crowd favourite wherever it has premiered (notably receiving the highest audience score in the 51-year history of the San Sebastian Film Festival), My Brother's Band is a rousing, feel-great trip to the cinema, expertly striking the perfect harmony between laughter and tears to celebrate family, community and the beauty and hope of collective spirit.

Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin

Director: Emmanuel Courcol

★★★★ "Magnificent..truly delightful dialogue and a brilliant cast." FRANCEINFO CULTURE

★★★★ "A tale both amusing and full of heart that will have you playing or singing along to its irresistible finale" BMA MAG

★★★★ "Strikes just the right tone, or rather the right harmony, between laughter and drama, right up to its final, deeply moving movement. A feel-good movie!" LE JOURNAL DU DIMANCHE

★★★★ "Heart-warming. Hits all the right emotional notes. A sincere and uplifting tale that is in tune with the spirit of underdog crowd-pleasers 'Brassed Off' and 'The Full Monty" SUN UK

★★★★ "A real charmer. Benjamin Lavernhe is wonderful, and Pierre Lottin equally splendid" DAILY MAIL UK

★★★★ "Hollywood should watch and learn how to do this kind of poignant, feelgood movie." FINANCIAL TIMES

★★★★ "Sincere and lively. A sunny comedy-drama that will make you laugh and cry. Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin shine as a duo" LE FIGARO