The 6.5M production, which is currently in post-production, is actor-director-screenwriter Courcols third theatrical feature afterCeasefireandThe Big Hit.

Thibault decides to nurture this gift and help his brother and the village band to win a regional contest.

Emmanuel Courcol is an amazing storyteller, said producer Marc Bordure at Agat Film.

The Marching Band

The Marching Band©️Thibault Grabherr

Its smart, touching and funny at the same time.

And we feel Playtime shares our ambition for the film.

I have no doubt that the film will be a market darling, he said.

Playtime

Bordure is producing alongside Agat films partner, director Robert Guediguian.

Diaphana Distribution has pre-bought French rights.

The Unifrance Rendez-vous in Paris unfolds in the French capital from January 16 to 24.