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Music Unites a War-Torn Community in 'The Choral'

12/23/2025

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  • The Choral is a British film directed by Nicholas Hytner and set in 1916 during World War I.
  • The Choral follows Dr. Henry Guthrie, played by Ralph Fiennes, who takes over a struggling choral society in Ramsden as conscription rises.
  • Guthrie recruits singers from unexpected places, showing how music can uplift the community amidst war, while the film marks a collaboration between Nicholas Hytner and writer Alan Bennett, and critics note its restrained tone and lack of dramatic moments.