Screening: 11 December 2025
Director: Emmanuel Courcol
Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco
Country: France
Language: French (English subtitles)
Running time: 103 minutes
Rating: 15
Film summary
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.
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What the critics said
“This film may not surprise, but it’s a sincere and uplifting tale that is in tune with the spirit of underdog crowd-pleasers Brassed Off and The Full Monty.”
Linda Marric, The Sun
“The deepening friendship between Thibaut and Jimmy makes the film a compelling watch.”
Sebastian Scotney, The Arts Desk.com
Major awards
- Nominee – Best Actor, Best Film, Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay, César Awards 2025
- Winner – City of Donostia Audience Award, San Sebastian International Film Festival 2024
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