To celebrate La Fête de la musique (World Music Day - 21 June) we are delighted to present Magnetic Beats (Les Magnétiques) by Vincent Maël Cardona, a coming of age story and award-winning debut film that captures the electric energy of the 1980s pirate radio scene.

Synopsis

Brittany, 1980s.

A bunch of friends yearning for excitement broadcast a free radio station from their hometown in the countryside. Jerome leads it with unique charisma while Philippe, the technical genius, lives in the shadow of Jerome, his big brother. When called for the military service, Philippe has no choice but to leave for West Berlin. He’s determined to keep on broadcasting, but realizes that he just lived the last glorious moments of a world on the verge of extinction.

César Awards 2022: Winner – Best First Film

Cannes Film Festival 2021: SACD Prize (Directors' Fortnight)

Part of La Fête de la musique in Ireland 2026 Programme - full programme to be announced soon.