The Class; Entre les murs
(Video)

Inspired by the novel Entre les murs by François Bégaudeau, published by Editions Gallimard in 2006.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.

Special features include commentary on selected scenes, making of featurette, trailer.

Camera, Pierre Milon ... [et al.] ; editing, Robin Campillo, Stéphanie Léger ; produced by Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo, Simon Arnal, Barbara Letellier.

François Bégaudeau, Nassim Amrabt, Laura Baquela, Juliette Demaille, Cherif Bounaïdja Rachedi.

François and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. Armed with the best intentions, they brace themselves to not let discouragement stop them from trying to give the best education to their students. Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary France. As amusing and inspiring as the teenaged students can be, their difficult behavior can still jeopardize any teacher's enthusiasm for the low-paying job. François insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence. Neither stuffy nor severe, his extravagant frankness often takes the students by surprise. But his classroom ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods.

Rated PG-13 for language.

DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby digital surround; 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreeen.

In French, dubbed English or dubbed Spanish with optional English and Spanish subtitles.