The Musicians (PG)

The enchanting new comedy of manners from acclaimed writer/director Grégory Magne (whose debut Perfumes was a sleeper success in 2019), The Musicians stars Valérie Donzelli as a wealthy heiress whose plan to stage a landmark concert is derailed by the clashing egos of the virtuosos recruited for the performance.

Astrid Thompson is determined to honour her late industrialist father’s final wish: unite four priceless Stradivarius-stringed instruments for the premiere recital of a new composition by his favourite artist, to be live-streamed for music lovers globally.

With just six days to rehearse, a quartet is assembled, but the dream quickly unravels: the musicians are at odds, blinded by their differences and prejudices, and seemingly incapable of working together. With the deadline fast approaching, Astrid tries to coax the reclusive composer of the score, Charlie Beaumont, out from creative seclusion in the desperate hope of salvaging the event…

Set amidst the villas, vineyards and chapels of the Champagne region, with an exquisite original score by Grégoire Hetzel, this sparkling new comedy of manners from acclaimed writer/director Grégory Magne celebrates both the chaos and beauty of collaboration.

Cast: Valérie Donzelli, Frédéric Pierrot, Mathieu Spinosi, Emma Ravier, Daniel Garlitsky, Marie Vialle

Director: Grégory Magne

★★★★ "Grégory Magne’s beautifully observed comedy treats music, musicians and its audience with respect." LIMELIGHT

★★★★ "An elegant human comedy" TÉLÉRAMA

★★★★★ "Accomplished, sensitive and funny. A magnificent ode to beauty and living together." BANDE À PART

★★★★½ " A charming film culture, wealth, art and subdued exquisteness that manages to hit that illusive high note, then holds it until it soars." GLAMADELAIDE

★★★★ "A flawless and highly elegant comedy about music and the quest for harmony" ELLE

★★★★ "Sensitive and joyful" LE FIGARO