The Marching Band15

Directed by Emmanuel Courcol | France | 2024 | 1h 43m | French w/ English subtitles | Starring Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, Sarah Suco, Jacques Bonnaffé, Anne Loiret

When renowned orchestra conductor Thibaut is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, a DNA test reveals a shocking truth: he was adopted and has a biological brother – a factory worker who plays trombone in a small-town marching band. Their unexpected reunion sets off a heartfelt journey, as Thibaut searches for a bone marrow donor and a deeper sense of belonging. Authentic, humorous, and deeply moving, Emmanuel Courcol’s drama explores the healing power of music and the unlikely bond between two brothers brought together by fate.

Reviews

‘Warm and sure-footed, the film has the feel of a richly satisfying meal in an excellent neighbourhood bistro. Old world pleasures of character and story are generously apportioned.’
★★★★
Danny Leigh, The FT

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The Illusionist PG
1h 19m
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15:00

Ocean With David Attenborough PG
1h 25m
Join celebrated broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough on a personal journey through ocean discovery. Stunning footage reveals marine ecosystems vital to our planet's stability while confronting urgent environmental challenges.

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17:00

Come and See 15
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2h 20m | Russian w/ English subtitles
Classic Season: Antifa On Screen
A young boy joins the Soviet fight against the Nazis, witnessing war’s unspeakable horrors. Elem Klimov’s harrowing masterpiece is an unflinching, nightmarish vision of World War II and one of cinema’s most devastating antiwar films.

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20:00

Motel Destino 18
1h 55m | Portuguese w/ English subtitles
At a neon-lit sex motel, a young fugitive’s arrival sparks a dangerous spiral of seduction, violence, and power. Award-winning filmmaker Karim Aïnouz (The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão) returns with this erotic neo-noir set under the scorching blue skies of Brazil.

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Tomorrow (Monday 2nd June)
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18:30

Maisie 15
1h 16m
At 85, Britain’s oldest drag queen Maisie Trollette is still stealing the show! But what happens when she meets Darcelle XV, the world’s reigning queen? Join us for this hilarious and heartfelt documentary presented by Oxford Pride.

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20:45

Good One 15
1h 30m
On a three-day backpacking trip, 17-year-old Sam navigates the tense dynamics between her father and his oldest friend. When boundaries are crossed and trust is broken, simmering conflicts erupt in India Donaldson's perceptive debut.

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Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!

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