Entre les murs [videorecording] = The class = La clase / Sony Pictures Classics ; Haut et Court présente en coproduction avec France 2 cinéma ; avec la participation de Canal+, Cinécinéma, France 2 ; en association avec Cofinova 4, Soficinema 3 ; avec la participation du Centre National de la Cinématographie de l'Ascé et de la Région Ile-de-France ; un film de Laurent Cantet ; scénario, Laurent Cantet, Robin Campillo, François Bégaudeau ; produit par Carole Scotta ... [et al.].
Based on the autobiographical novel Entre les murs by François Bégaudeau, published by Editions Gallimard in 2006. François Bégaudeau, Nassim Amrabt, Laura Baquela, Juliette Demaille, Cherif Bounaïdja Rachedi, Dalla Doucoure ... [et al.]. Special features: audio and video scene commentaries with director Laurent Cantet and writer/actor François Béjaudeau; making of The class; theatrical trailer.
Summary:
François and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. 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 behavior can still jeopardize 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.
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