France,
1999, 117 min
Directed by:
Bertrand TavernierCinematography:
Alain ChoquartCast:
Philippe Torreton, Maria Pitarresi, Nadia Kaci, Emmanuelle Bercot, Christine Citti, Didier Bezace, Michelle Goddet, Gérard Giroudon, Thierry Gibault (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Bertrand Tavernier makes the everyday electric with this compelling portrait of a teacher and administrator struggling to make a difference in a system plagued by institutional paralysis, blinded bureaucracy, and the desperate living conditions of the parents of his students. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 1999 - Philippe Torreton (Best Actor)
César Awards
- 2000 - Philippe Torreton (Best Actor)
Goya Awards
- 2000 - Bertrand Tavernier (Best European Feature)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1999 - Bertrand Tavernier (Honourable Mention)
- 1999 - Bertrand Tavernier (Golden Bear for Best Film)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1999 - Bertrand Tavernier (City of Donostia Audience Award for Best Film)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 1999 - Bertrand Tavernier (The Andreas Award)