The Class

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theclass posterYou can almost call a fictional documentary.

With the exception of characters created specifically for the dramatic arc of the story, everyone in this film about life in a Paris classroom are real kids. Even the teacher is essentially playing himself.

I found this film, which for the most part consists of classroom banter, very intriguing. Then, when the said dramatic arc begins around the halfway point, the film melds into a complete story.

The film was the first French film to win the Palme D’Or at Cannes and I probably expect that it will receive a “Best Foreign Film” nomination when the Oscar nominations are announced tomorrow.

I would say the film is definitely worth checking out.

8/10

(Read an extended review at MONDOmagazine)

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Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.