21 January 2026
France 2025
103 minutes
Director: Emmanuel Courcol
When internationally acclaimed orchestral conductor Thibaut is diagnosed with a serious illness, a DNA test leads him to discover he has a biological brother, Jimmy, a factory worker who plays trombone in a local marching band in Lille. When Jimmy’s band loses its conductor, Thibaut steps in as replacement giving the brothers a chance to learn more about the circumstances that shaped each other’s lives. Consequently, Thibaut can see that his brother has a serious and largely untapped gift. Authentic, funny and moving, French actor and director Emmannuel Courcol’s drama boasts convincing tension and chemistry between the newfound brothers who forge an unlikely connection through the joy and power of music.
This involving and entertaining film is a story of the interplay of talent and opportunity that go into the making or unmaking of a creative life.
San Sebastian Film Festival 2024 – Winner – Audience Award