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THIS WED FEB 5!![]()
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THE MARCHING BAND ![]()
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm �Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 ![]()
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Directed by: Emmanuel Courcol ![]()
Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco ![]()
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Thibaut is a world-renowned conductor who travels the globe. When he learns that he was adopted, he discovers the existence of a brother, Jimmy, a school cafeteria worker who plays the trombone in a brass band in northern France. On the surface, everything separates them, except for their love of music. Detecting his brother’s exceptional musical talent, Thibaut takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. Jimmy then begins to dream of a different life… ![]()
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WINNER – City of Donostia Audience Award, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 2024 ![]()
NOMINATED – LIUNA People’s Choice Award, Windsor International Film Festival, 2024 ![]()
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TICKETS: mailchi.mp/barriefilmfestival/bffscr1-feb2025-reminder
COMING TO SCREEN ONE ON FEB 5![]()
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THE MARCHING BAND ![]()
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm �Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 ![]()
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Directed by: Emmanuel Courcol ![]()
Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco ![]()
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In his third feature film after Cessez-le-feu and Un triomphe, Emmanuel Courcol explores the themes of resilience and social determinism. Premiered in the Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival.![]()
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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. ![]()
WINNER – City of Donostia Audience Award, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 2024 ![]()
NOMINATED – LIUNA People’s Choice Award, Windsor International Film Festival, 2024 ![]()
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Teaser: Eng Subtitles vimeo.com/1013454514?autoplay=1&muted=1&stream_id=Y2xpcHN8MTYxMTU5NDd8aWQ6ZGVzY3xbXQ%3D%3D
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THE MARCHING BAND ![]()
(EN FANFARE) ![]()
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm �Galaxy Cinemas, 72 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 ![]()
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Thibaut is a world-renowned conductor who travels the globe. When he learns that he was adopted, he discovers the existence of a brother, Jimmy, a school cafeteria worker who plays the trombone in a brass band in northern France. On the surface, everything separates them, except for their love of music. Detecting his brother's exceptional musical talent, Thibaut takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. Jimmy then begins to dream of a different life… ![]()
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WINNER – City of Donostia Audience Award, San Sebastián International Film Festival, 2024 ![]()
NOMINATED – LIUNA People’s Choice Award, Windsor International Film Festival, 2024 ![]()
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TICKETS: prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=476249~dbb1d4c7-ba2b-4a34-ae19-d193b30b...