The Class
Grade: B+
The Class, which won the top prize in Cannes back in 2008 has eluded me for some time. Now, thanks to Netflix, I was finally able to catch it. Here's a film showing the dynamics between teacher and students in a inner city school if France. Most, if not all of the film takes place in a classroom, halls, or the playground.
The film manages to humanize its students and the main teacher without showing any of them outside of the class. It's a strong film that rightfully belongs in the canon of great teacher-student films. Strong performances from non-actors add to the documentary feel that the film provides. Much of the dialogue stems from banter back and forth in the class. The interactions, emotions, and tiny nuances are what define the film.
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