# The Class (2008)

> A demanding Parisian teacher navigates the shifting line between guidance, authority, and personal failure inside a multicultural classroom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4237

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Laurent Cantet
- Cast: François Bégaudeau, Arthur Fogel, Damien Gomes, Esmeralda Ouertani, Rachel Regulier, Louise Grinberg, Rabah Nait Oufella, Franck Keïta
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068646/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, observational, tense, thoughtful weekend viewing, film discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the challenges and triumphs within a multicultural classroom.

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