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2008 | Color | 128:00

François is a young French teacher in a tough school, located in an underprivileged neighborhood. Enthusiastic and well-intentioned, he is preparing to teach a new course. François insists on maintaining a respectful, tolerant environment in the classroom. But his ethics will be tested when his students begin to question his teaching methods.


Country: Francia
Direction: Cantet; Laurent
Script: Begaudeau; François, Campillo; Robin, basado en el libro homónimo de François Bégaudeau, Cantet; Laurent
Production: Letellier; Barbara, Arnal; Simon, Scotta; Carole, Benjo; Caroline
Photography: Milon; Pierre
Sound: Ravez; Agnès, Mauvezin; Olivier, Laforce; Jean-pierre
Cast:Amrabt; Nassim, Baquela; Laura, Bounaïdja Rachedi; Cherif, Demaille; Juliette, Begaudeau; François
Art direction: Barthélémy; Sabine
Participation year at FICM: 2015

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