The Class (2008) movie poster

The Class (2008)

Entre les murs
"The greatest lessons are learnt when life enters the classroom."
ThumbScore
👍 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 95%, MC: 92) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Laurent Cantet
Runtime
2h 8m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (712 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
92
Cast
François Bégaudeau as François Marin, head teacher
Arthur Fogel as Arthur, student
Damien Gomes as Damien, student
Esmeralda Ouertani as Esmeralda, student
Rachel Regulier as Khoumba, student
Louise Grinberg as Louise, student
Rabah Nait Oufella as Rabah, student
Franck Keïta as Souleyman, student
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 712 votes. Critics rated it higher at 94%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Class was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of The Class, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Class is a 2008 drama film directed by Laurent Cantet. 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. The film has been rated by 712 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Class delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Class (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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