The Class

The Class is a 2008 French drama film directed by Laurent Cantet. Its original French title is Entre les murs, which translates literally to "Between the walls". It is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by François Bégaudeau. The novel is a semi-autobiographical account of Bégaudeau's experiences as a French language and literature teacher in a middle school in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, particularly illuminating his struggles with "... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 24, 2008

Directed by:

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 8 min

Also known as:

  • Between the Walls,
  • Entre les murs,
  • La Classe - Entre Les Murs

Film

Directed by

Laurent Cantet

Laurent Cantet is a French director, born on June 15, 1961 at Melle (Deux-Sèvres). His parents were schoolteachers in Ardilleux. On 25 May 2008, he received the Palme d'Or at the Festival de Cannes 2008, for the movie Entre les murs. Short movies: - Un ete a Beyrouth (1990) starring Nader Kobeissi

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date
  • Dec 19, 2008

Runtime:

  • 2 h 8 min
  • 2 h 10 min
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Languages:

Country of origin:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 2,480,000

Distributors:

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Awards

Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film Winners

Goya Award for Best European Film Nominees

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