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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten
rated 8

The kinetic and perceptive realism of The Class puts to shame the entire field of schoolroom dramas and makes the movie seem more like an acutely observed Frederick Wiseman documentary than any up-the-down-staircase melodrama.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic David Parkinson
rated 8

The debuting Bégaudeau ably captures the enthusiasm and discomfort of an idealist.

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Critic Scott Tobias
rated 8

With an eye to Paris' turbulent multiracial suburbs, the film simply lays out the difficulties not only in education, but also with forging any kind of unified French identity.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Jan-Olov Andersson
rated 8

...en ruggigt stark skildring av grupptrycket, av lärare som väljer att inte se, av en verklighet som är alldeles för vanlig.

Read full review at Aftonbladet
Critic Henrik Østergaard
rated 8

Sjældent har det været så underholdende at være tilbage på skolebænken igen.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Michael Thomsen
rated 7

En af de mindre fantastiske Cannes Guldpalmevindere gennem tiden. Men ok interessant, hvis man vil se nogle af de dilemmaer som skolelærere møder i hverdagen.

2 years ago
Critic Nils Karlén
rated 8

Det är både skrämmande och upplyftande på en och samma gång.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Laurent Cantet
Director
Rabah Nait Oufella
As Rabah, student
François Bégaudeau
As François Marin, head teacher
Louise Grinberg
As Louise, student

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In a tough Parisian neighborhood, a young teacher named François is determined to make a difference in the lives of his racially mixed students. Despite the challenges, he strives to create a supportive environment where respect and attention are paramount. However, his unorthodox methods and frank discussions with his students often lead to confrontations and controversy. As the year progresses, François's commitment to his students is put to the test as he struggles to connect with them and foster their growth.

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The Class was released in theaters on December 24, 2008.