Serial Teachers

2013 1h 28m FR

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Comedy

Synopsis

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With only 12 percent of its pupils obtaining their baccalaureate, Jules Ferry High School is the worst school in France. The Inspector of Schools has already exhausted all the conventional means to raise standards at the school and he has no choice but to take the advice of his deputy. It is a case of having to fight fire with fire: the worst pupils must be taught by the worst teachers...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christian Clavier
Cutiro / Tirocu
Isabelle Nanty
Gladys, prof d'anglais
Pierre-François Martin-Laval
Antoine Polochon
Kev Adams
Boulard
François Morel
L'adjoint
Arnaud Ducret
Éric, prof d'EPS
Stéfi Celma
Amina, prof de français
Raymond Bouchard
Maurice, prof de philo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pierre-François Martin-Laval
Writers: Mathias Gavarry, Pierre-François Martin-Laval
Languages: Czech, French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Czech, French.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Serial Teachers Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pierre-François Martin-Laval, shot by Régis Blondeau. 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 Matthieu Gonet. 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 Thibaut Damade 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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Christian Clavier and Isabelle Nanty and Pierre-François Martin-Laval carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Pierre-François Martin-Laval directs. Régis Blondeau behind the camera. Matthieu Gonet scores. Thibaut Damade cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in France. Dialogue in Czech, French.

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Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Czech, French.
4Part of the "Serial Teachers Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Pierre-François Martin-Laval, shot by Régis Blondeau. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Matthieu Gonet. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Thibaut Damade shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Christian Clavier and Isabelle Nanty and Pierre-François Martin-Laval carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt2276778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Régis Blondeau
Original score: Matthieu Gonet
Editing: Thibaut Damade
Production design: Franck Schwarz
Costume design: Eve-Marie Arnault
Runtime: 88 min · 1h 28m
Status: Released
Budget: $12,000,000
Box office: $32,867,967
Return: 274% of budget
Original language: FR
IMDB: Serial Teachers (2013)

Part of

Serial Teachers Collection

This film collection follows mischievous teachers using unconventional methods to improve their school's worst pupils. Their humorous and unique styles ultimately challenge and engage students, boosting grades. Along the way, the teachers face precarious situations and uncover secrets, blending comedy, education, and intrigue. The films critique traditional education, inspiring viewers to rethink teaching methods and embrace laughter, creativity, and critical thinking. They challenge traditional classroom power dynamics and emphasize embracing passions and selves. The collection also explores existential questions, encouraging viewers to reflect on their relationships and fears. Ultimately, it aims to inspire a revolution in education, promoting individual happiness and societal progress.