Boychoir

"Extraordinary talent needs extraordinary inspiration"

2015 1h 43m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 298

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Synopsis

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A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognises a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

“Extraordinary talent needs extraordinary inspiration”

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Cast

Dustin Hoffman
Master Carvelle
Kevin McHale
Wooly
Josh Lucas
Gerard
Debra Winger
Ms. Steel
Kathy Bates
Headmistress
Garrett Wareing
Stet
Joe West
Devon
River Alexander
Rafael 'Raffi' Abrams

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: François Girard
Writers: Ben Ripley
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by François Girard, shot by David Franco. 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 Brian Byrne. 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 Gaétan Huot 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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Dustin Hoffman and Kevin McHale and Josh Lucas carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Extraordinary talent needs extraordinary inspiration".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3302706 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

François Girard directs. David Franco behind the camera. Brian Byrne scores. Gaétan Huot cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2Directed by François Girard, shot by David Franco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Brian Byrne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Gaétan Huot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Dustin Hoffman and Kevin McHale and Josh Lucas carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Extraordinary talent needs extraordinary inspiration".
7IMDB entry: tt3302706 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 21 different titles around the world.