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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.0 / 100
2008·Drama·2h 8m

THE CLASS

“The greatest lessons are learnt when life enters the classroom.”

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.

Above the Line
Laurent Cantet·DirectorFrançois Bégaudeau·ScreenplayLaurent Cantet·ScreenplayPierre Milon·Director of PhotographyStephanie Leger·Editor
Cast
François Bégaudeau·François Marin, head teacherArthur Fogel·Arthur, studentDamien Gomes·Damien, studentEsmeralda Ouertani·Esmeralda, studentRachel Regulier·Khoumba, studentLouise Grinberg·Louise, studentRabah Nait Oufella·Rabah, studentFranck Keïta·Souleyman, studentAgame Malembo-Emene·Agame, studentAngélica Sancio·Angélica, student
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Laurent Cantet·Director
Writing· 3
François Bégaudeau·ScreenplayLaurent Cantet·ScreenplayRobin Campillo·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Pierre Milon·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Stephanie Leger·EditorRobin Campillo·Editor
Production· 4
Simon Arnal·ProducerCaroline Benjo·ProducerCarole Scotta·ProducerBarbara Letellier·Producer
By the Numbers
86.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$29M
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0F0F0
#303030
#FF6600
Mood
Playful, Energetic, Social
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Nine individuals, five men and four women, are arranged in a group on a white background, with several colorful hula hoops intertwined around their bodies. The ”

dramacomedy
Key Elements
Hula Hoops
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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