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A stirring World War I drama about hope, music and community coming together in impossible times.Set in 1916 in the fictional Yorkshire mill town of Ramsden, The Choral follows a local choral society whose members have been drafted to fight in World War I. With their numbers dwindling, the group must recruit new voices and find a passionate, if controversial, choir master in Dr. Henry Guthrie (played by Ralph Fiennes) to keep their music alive. As the looming threat of war hangs over the community, they discover that singing together might be the strongest way to face fear, loss and uncertainty.
Powerful performances: Ralph Fiennes leads a talented ensemble cast including Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong and Simon Russell Beale, giving emotional weight and depth to this historical tale.
Music as healing: The film blends drama, history and music, centring on Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius and the transformative power of shared song in dark times.
Strong story and themes: Themes of resilience, identity, community and wartime sacrifice resonate throughout, making this both a touching and thoughtful cinematic experience
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Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street,City of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom
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