Being Human
Histoire d'être humain
Synopsis
Zoom-out from a too-tight focus on problems like dropout rates, loss of motivation among students, and depression among teachers. Entering the daily lives of "problem cases" at a Montreal secondary school that sits at the bottom of the school performance rankings, Denys Desjardins sweeps away preconceptions about the quality of teaching in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the alleged delinquency of the kids who live there. A far-reaching examination of student life that stimulates reflection on the role of school in our society and asks how willing we are to support and finance the school system so that it will not be merely a factory churning out parts for the social machine.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys Desjardins
- Original Score
- Sandro Forte, Simon Bellefleur
- Original Title
- Histoire d'être humain
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys Desjardins
Sandro Forte, Simon Bellefleur
Elric Robichon
Yves Bisaillon
Department Leadership Roster
Denys Desjardins
Director
Yves Bisaillon
Producer
Elric Robichon
Editor
Sandro Forte
Original Music Composer
Simon Bellefleur
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Being Human about?
Zoom-out from a too-tight focus on problems like dropout rates, loss of motivation among students, and depression among teachers. Entering the daily lives of "problem cases" at a Montreal secondary school that sits at the bottom of the school performance rankings, Denys Desjardins sweeps away preconceptions about the quality of teaching in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the alleged delinquency of the kids who live there. A far-reaching examination of student life that stimulates reflection on the role of school in our society and asks how willing we are to support and finance the school system so that it will not be merely a factory churning out parts for the social machine.
Who directed Being Human?
Being Human was directed by Denys Desjardins.
Who stars in Being Human?
The principal cast of Being Human includes Not specified.
When was Being Human released and how long is it?
Being Human was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Human?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Human was composed by Sandro Forte, Simon Bellefleur.