'Orps', a Norwegian children's film that tells the story of friendship, courage, enthusiasm and a genuine love of music, will show at the London Children's Film Festival.
'Orps' is about the group of friends Ikko, Amalie, Babb, Murmel and Ling, who all play in the Gamle Tomter Brass Band. The annual The Norwegian Championships are approaching so the band is going travelling and there’s a chance to get a sweetheart! At least this is the goal of the gabby, impatient and bubbling Amalie. Meanwhile, Ling hopes that her great talent will finally be discovered – and Ikko hopes that Ling will discover him. Murmel will possibly manage to play one entire tune without fainting, and maybe the quiet, modest Babb will manage once and for all to tell everyone her opinion about bullying?
But one great obstacle, or rather a person, stands in their way: Their conductor, the famous cornetist Elsebeth Bull. Elsebeth is an extremely evil, manipulating lady, who in a treacherous way decides to push the gang out of the band. She is determined to win the Championships, and she won’t let anything stand in her way. The friends decide to start their own band, “Orps”. Together with the tomboy Jannik and the band’s former conductor – the eccentric Morris – they take up the fight for the Norwegian Champion title. And despite great obstacles, the friends stick together – because this is what good brass band spirit is all about! With great eagerness, enthusiasm and genuine joy of music, they inspire all the other bands in the Norwegian Championship – because sometimes, it’s enough if you play from the heart.
Orps (8+)
21 November. 2pm
Barbican, Cinema 2
Tickets: £5 (Full Price), £3 (FFC Members)
All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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