The Good Teacher

2024 1h 32m FR

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 324

DramaThriller

Synopsis

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Julien, a young teacher, is wrongfully accused of sexual misconduct by a teenage girl from his class. As he faces mounting pressures from the girl’s older brother and her classmates, the situation spirals out of control. Allegations spread, the entire school is thrown into turmoil, and the teacher has to fight to clear his name.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

François Civil
Julien
Shaïn Boumedine
Walid
Toscane Duquesne
Leslie
Mallory Wanecque
Océane
Bakary Kebe
Modibo
Marianne Ehouman
Roxana
Luna Ho Poumey
Erica
Emma Boumali
Sihem

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Teddy Lussi-Modeste
Writers: Audrey Diwan, Teddy Lussi-Modeste
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Teddy Lussi-Modeste, shot by Hichame Alaouié. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jean-Benoît Dunckel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Guerric Catala shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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François Civil and Shaïn Boumedine and Toscane Duquesne carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26060006 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Teddy Lussi-Modeste directs. Hichame Alaouié behind the camera. Jean-Benoît Dunckel scores. Guerric Catala cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
3Directed by Teddy Lussi-Modeste, shot by Hichame Alaouié. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jean-Benoît Dunckel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Guerric Catala shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6François Civil and Shaïn Boumedine and Toscane Duquesne carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt26060006 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 12 themes, including "france", "homophobia", "classroom", "based on true story".