The Class 2008
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SplatTeacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.
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cast
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as François Marin, head teacher
as Arthur, student
as Damien, student
as Esmeralda, student
as Khoumba, student
as Louise, student
as Rabah, student
as Souleyman, student
as Agame, student
as Angélica, student
Director:
Writer:
François Bégaudeau, Laurent Cantet, Robin Campillo
Stars:
François Bégaudeau, Arthur Fogel, Damien Gomes, Esmeralda Ouertani, Rachel Regulier, Louise Grinberg, Rabah Nait Oufella, Franck Keïta, Agame Malembo-Emene, Angélica Sancio,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
128 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Class
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as François Marin, head teacher
as Arthur, student
as Damien, student
as Esmeralda, student
as Khoumba, student
as Louise, student
as Rabah, student
as Souleyman, student
as Agame, student
as Angélica, student
as Boubacar, student
as Burak, student
as Carl, student
as Cherif, student
as Dalla, student
as Eva, student
as Henriette, student
as Juliette, student
as Justine, student
as Laura, student
as Lucie, student
as Nassim, student
as Qifei, student
as Samantha, student
as Wei, student
as Cécile, teacher
as Sophie, teacher
as School principal
as Bursar
as Souleymane's brother
as Parents' delegate
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