The Choral

Interview: Nicholas Hytner on human connection and the importance of music in The Choral

Against the thunder of the Western Front, The Choral listens instead for something quieter – the fragile, defiant sound of people choosing to sing. Set in Ramsden, Yorkshire in 1916, the film unfolds as a community hollowed out by war attempts to hold itself together through music, recruiting boys to replace the men who have…

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Film Review: The Choral; charming British drama celebrates the importance of art in times of hardship

Set in 1916 during World War I, The Choral takes a look at a certain group of community who, in their time of hardship, come together to uphold a tradition that serves as a spiritual lifting. The choral society at the centre of the film have come to a crossroads.  Their choral director has been…

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Win a double in-season pass to see Ralph Fiennes in The Choral

Thanks to Sony Pictures Australia, we have 5 double in-season passes (Admit 2) to see Ralph Fiennes in the The Choral, in Australian theatres from New Years Day, January 1st, 2026. 1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The…

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The Choral is a sweet-natured reminder of the power of music: Toronto International Film Festival Review

Set in 1916 during World War I, The Choral takes a look at a certain group of community who, in their time of hardship, come together to uphold a tradition that serves as a spiritual lifting. The choral society at the centre of the film have come to a crossroads.  Their choral director has been…

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TIFF announces 11 more Galas and Special Presentations from globally acclaimed filmmakers

TIFF is preparing to welcome the world this September for its 50th Festival, announcing 11 more Official Selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes. Reflecting TIFF’s commitment to champion new perspectives and cinematic excellence to its diverse international public audience, these films — Nicholas Hytner’s The Choral, Agnieszka Holland’s Franz, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus,…

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