Film at glór with Access Cinema: The Marching Band

Join Munster Social Group at glór in Ennis for an evening of cinema featuring The Marching Band.

Thibaut is a successful conductor, recently diagnosed with leukaemia. His best hope for survival is a bone marrow transplant from a suitable family donor. His sister takes the test, but the results lead to the revelation that Thibaut was actually adopted as a child – and that he has a secret biological brother, cafeteria worker Jimmy. The two brothers meet and discover a shared passion for music, and before long form a strong bond via an unexpected collaboration with Jimmy’s workplace marching band…

The Marching Band is a delight – a French comedy-drama that’s as funny as it is heartwarming. Boasting a pair of charismatic leading performances from Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin, director Emmanuel Courcol’s new film is a real winner.

Festivals:

• Cannes Film Festival 2024
• Dublin International Film Festival 2025

Reviews:
“A good-natured heartwarmer with some syrup, but also two watchable and robust lead performances.”
– Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“★★★★ Even the most austere observer would be hard-pushed not to shed a tear or two.”
– Richard Mowe, Eye for Film

★★★★★ A lovely warm bath of a film.”
- The Upcoming

Details:

• Trailer
• Directed by Emmanuel Courcol
• Run time: 103 minutes
• Language(s): French (English subtitles)

Tickets (€8 [+ €1 booking fee, if purchasing online]) may be purchased at the venue on the night or online in advance from glór, here.

The doors to the venue open approx. 30 minutes before the start of the movie, which begins at 19:30 h sharp (Please Note: Earlier than usual starting time). Tea, coffee, snacks, etc., will be available. I shall be there from approximately 19:00 h if any of you wish to come along and say hello (you are very welcome to).

Notes:

• You are welcome to bring a guest(s).
• Please RSVP only when you have purchased your ticket(s) and/or are committed to attending. Thank you.