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Title:
The class
Alternate title:
Entre les murs
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.
Audience:
Rated PG-13 for language.
General Note:
Inspired by the novel Entre les murs by François Bégaudeau, published by Editions Gallimard in 2006.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.

Special features include commentary on selected scenes, making of featurette, trailer.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Personal Subject:
Publisher:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Publication Date:
2009
ISBN:
9781435946255
Publication Information:
[Culver City, CA] : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2009.
Award Note:
Winner, Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival, 2008
Call Number:
DVD CLASS
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