Monday Movie: The Choral

Set in 1916 Yorkshire during World War I, The Choral (2025) follows Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes), a prickly, talented conductor tasked with leading a struggling amateur choir, composed largely of women and young recruits after the male members enlist. As the community grapples with profound loss, the choir attempts to perform Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, finding catharsis, connection, and the healing power of music amidst the grim realities of war. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Alan Bennett, this historical drama serves as a poignant,, and often humorous, tribute to a lost generation