The Class (2008)
The greatest lessons are learnt when life enters the classroom.
Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.
Director: Laurent Cantet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: September 24, 2008
Cast
- François Bégaudeau - François Marin, head teacher
- Arthur Fogel - Arthur, student
- Damien Gomes - Damien, student
- Esmeralda Ouertani - Esmeralda, student
- Rachel Regulier - Khoumba, student
- Louise Grinberg - Louise, student
- Rabah Nait Oufella - Rabah, student
- Franck Keïta - Souleyman, student
- Agame Malembo-Emene - Agame, student
- Angélica Sancio - Angélica, student
Screenplay
- François Bégaudeau (Screenplay)
- Laurent Cantet (Screenplay)
- François Bégaudeau (Novel)
- Robin Campillo (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Pierre Milon
Editing: Stephanie Leger, Robin Campillo
Production: Haut et Court, France 2 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Bamanankan, Français
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Education Crisis and Future of Youth, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, School Life and Youth
Keywords
immigrant, class society, paris, france, literature, boredom, socially deprived family, illegal immigration, violence in schools, education, multiculturalism, republicanism, teacher, school, high school teacher, school life
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Class about?
- Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.
- Who directed The Class?
- The Class was directed by Laurent Cantet.
- Who stars in The Class?
- The Class stars François Bégaudeau, Arthur Fogel, Damien Gomes, Esmeralda Ouertani, Rachel Regulier, Louise Grinberg.
- How long is The Class?
- The Class has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The Class?
- The Class is a Drama film.
- How much did The Class gross?
- The Class grossed $29M worldwide.
- Where was The Class produced?
- The Class was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Class?
- The themes of The Class include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Education Crisis and Future of Youth, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, School Life and Youth.