Directed by:
Laurent CantetCinematography:
Pierre MilonCast:
François Bégaudeau, Agame Malembo-Emene, Angélica Sancio, Valérie Benguigui, Louise Grinberg, Farida Ouchani, Rabah Naït Oufella, Olivier Pasquier (more)Plots(1)
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 jeapordize 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... (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2009 - Laurent Cantet (Best Foreign Language Film)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2009 - Laurent Cantet (Best International Film)
European Film Awards
- 2008 - Laurent Cantet (Best Film)
- 2008 - Laurent Cantet (Best Director)
César Awards
- 2009 - François Bégaudeau, Laurent Cantet, Robin Campillo (Best Adaptation)
- 2009 - Best Film
- 2009 - Laurent Cantet (Best Director)
- 2009 - Best Sound
- 2009 - Best Editing
Goya Awards
- 2010 - Laurent Cantet (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2010 - Laurent Cantet (Best Non-American Film)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2008 - Laurent Cantet (Best Foreign-Language Film)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2008 - Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 2008 - Laurent Cantet (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2008 - Laurent Cantet (The Norwegian Critics Award)