The Teacher
Watch TrailerTeacher in the most prestigious highschool in the country, François enjoys the life he’s always known, in the intellectual and bourgeois society of Paris. Trapped in a situation where he’s forced to accept a job in a school of a tough underprivileged suburb, he finds himself confronted to his own limits and to the upheaval of his values and certainties.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les Grands Esprits |
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Olivier Ayache-Vidal |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (217 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Olivier Ayache-Vidal constructs a sharp social comedy that relies on the palpable tension between two contrasting worlds. It explores the flaws of the education system and class divides through authentic characters and witty dialogue, never falling into easy stereotypes.
What lingers after the credits is a bittersweet reflection on privilege and understanding. The film offers both genuine laughs and moments of quiet poignancy, proving that the most important lessons often happen outside the curriculum. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Olivier Ayache-Vidal
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Best enjoyed with an open mind, ready for thoughtful humor.
🎭 Cast
Denis Podalydès
François Foucault
Abdoulaye Diallo
Seydou
Pauline Huruguen
Chloe, François' colleague
Alexis Moncorgé
Gaspard, Chloe's companion
Emmanuel Barrouyer
Principal of the college
Léa Drucker
Caroline, sister of François
Zineb Triki
Agathe
Marie Rémond
Camille
Charles Templon
Sébastien
Tabono Tandia
Maya
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