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7.4/10
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A teacher from a small, depressed town is trying to do something useful.A teacher from a small, depressed town is trying to do something useful.A teacher from a small, depressed town is trying to do something useful.
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- TriviaCo-screenwriter Dominique Sampiero was Bertrand Tavernier's son-in-law. He was also a headmaster and drew on over 20 years experience for the screenplay.
- ConnectionsFeatured in In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
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Very good social commentary
This film is an excellent commentary of the sheer difficulties in trying to improve a bad situation when the whole system - from the families involved to the political authorities - are effectively working against you. It shows that it is vital to persevere because to give up would be awful. Its ultimately optimistic about the strength of the human spirit but scathing about the corrupting and degrading influence of the system.
The only criticisms are that the camera technique was very fluid which meant that the picture was always moving up and down, in and out of focus. This was interesting but quite taxing on the eyes. Also, it was perhaps half an hour longer than it could have been so it dragged somewhat in places. But a very good film. 4/5
The only criticisms are that the camera technique was very fluid which meant that the picture was always moving up and down, in and out of focus. This was interesting but quite taxing on the eyes. Also, it was perhaps half an hour longer than it could have been so it dragged somewhat in places. But a very good film. 4/5
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- Gross US & Canada
- $12,348
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,639
- Sep 29, 2000
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