The Class

Entre les murs

France

2008

128 Min

Color

2.40:1

French, Bambara, Spanish

Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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PROD Caroline Benjo, Carole Scotta, Simon Arnal, Barbara Letellier

SCR François Bégaudeau, Robin Campillo, Laurent Cantet

CAST François Bégaudeau, Franck Keïta, Jean-Michel Simonet, Esmeralda Ouertani, Rachel Regulier, Fatoumata Kantée, Cheick Baba Doumbia, Wei Huang, Louise Grinberg

ED Robin Campillo, Stephanie Leger

SOUND Olivier Mauvezin, Antoine Mercier, Paulin Sagna

Cannes (In Competition): Palme d'Or, London (Special Screenings), New York, San Sebastián, Toronto (Special Presentations), AFI FEST (World Cinema), Stockholm (Open Zone)

Synopsis

François and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighbourhood. Armed with the best intentions, they brace themselves to not let discouragement stop them from trying to give the best education to their students.

Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary France. As amusing and inspiring as the teenaged students can be, their difficult behaviour can still jeopardise any teacher’s enthusiasm for the low-paying job.

François insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence. Neither stuffy nor severe, his extravagant frankness often takes the students by surprise. But his classroom ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods…

Director

Laurent Cantet

Laurent Cantet is a French director, born on June 15, 1961 at Melle (Deux-Sèvres). His parents were schoolteachers in Ardilleux.

On 25 May 2008, he received the Palme d’Or at the Festival de Cannes 2008, for the movie Entre les murs. –Wikipedia

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Joshuah

12Mar13

the most mentally exhausting film ever.

Ilaria ZuppadiZucca

8Dec12

bella l'idea ma un po' lento e noioso!

Murat G.

23Nov12

Pure and magnificent realism, what i most liked about movies.. P.S to Tunisian Girl; i wanted to punch you through all movie. I mean you're a great actress ;)