Movie

Fanfare

1958 · 86 min

A gentle, good-natured small-town romp full of bickering neighbours and brass-band bustle that leaves you smiling.

Overview: In the small Dutch village of Lagerheide, two members of the local brass band get into a fight, forcing the band to be split in two. The two hotheads and their followers are doing their utmost to sabotage each other’s attempts at becoming the band who will represent the village at the upcoming brass band competition.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, light and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, family, class, loyalty
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
family
class
loyalty
ambition
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none