The Marching Band: there is little new territory threaded by Emmanuel Courcol in this light drama, but what it does, it does well. The film tells the story of a famous conductor who, in need of a transplant, discovers he has a brother; without much in common with the blue-collar man, they find their love for music to bridge the gap. The film is touching in the right measure, and it is the second film in a year to understand the value of using a particularly popular classic piece at a crucial juncture. The film is well acted: Benjamin Lavernhe plays well the elegant and (surprisingly, for a conductor in film) warm maestro, and is well matched by the angry energy of his hard-working and talented brother performed by Pierre Lottin; Sarah Suco plays well a woman in the second brother’s life. The pace given by editor Guerric Catala is quite good, always keeping the interest; the film looks good, thanks to the solid (if unspectacular) work of cinematographer Maxence Lemonnier.