The Teacher
Les Grands Esprits
Synopsis
Teacher in the most prestigious highschool in the country, François enjoys the life he’s always known, in the intellectual and bourgeois society of Paris. Trapped in a situation where he’s forced to accept a job in a school of a tough underprivileged suburb, he finds himself confronted to his own limits and to the upheaval of his values and certainties.
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The Teacher - French Comedy Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-07
Top Cast
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Denis Podalydès
François Foucault
Abdoulaye Diallo
Seydou
Pauline Huruguen
Chloe, François' colleague
Alexis Moncorgé
Gaspard, Chloe's companion
Emmanuel Barrouyer
Principal of the college
Léa Drucker
Caroline, sister of François
Zineb Triki
Agathe
Marie Rémond
Camille
Charles Templon
Sébastien
Tabono Tandia
Maya
François Petit-Perrin
Rémi
Jeanne Rosa
Principal Education Advisor
Mona Magdy Fahim
Rim
Cheick Sylla
Marvin
Laurent Claret
Pierre Foucault, father of François
Nicole Gueden
Mother of François
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Chief of staff of the minister
Anne Jacquemin
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Ayache-Vidal
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Ayache-Vidal, Ludovic du Clary
- Original Score
- Florian Cornet, Gadou Naudin
- Original Title
- Les Grands Esprits
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Bac Films, Sombrero Films, Atelier de Production, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Ayache-Vidal
Olivier Ayache-Vidal, Ludovic du Clary
Florian Cornet, Gadou Naudin
David Cailley
Alexis Mallard
Thomas Verhaeghe, Alain Benguigui
Department Leadership Roster
David Cailley
Director of Photography
Olivier Ayache-Vidal
Director
Olivier Ayache-Vidal
Writer
Thomas Verhaeghe
Producer
Julie Brones
Costume Design
Alain Benguigui
Producer
Alexis Mallard
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Teacher
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What is The Teacher about?
Teacher in the most prestigious highschool in the country, François enjoys the life he’s always known, in the intellectual and bourgeois society of Paris. Trapped in a situation where he’s forced to accept a job in a school of a tough underprivileged suburb, he finds himself confronted to his own limits and to the upheaval of his values and certainties.
Who directed The Teacher?
The Teacher was directed by Olivier Ayache-Vidal.
Who stars in The Teacher?
The principal cast of The Teacher includes Denis Podalydès, Abdoulaye Diallo, Pauline Huruguen, Alexis Moncorgé, Emmanuel Barrouyer.
When was The Teacher released and how long is it?
The Teacher was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Teacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Teacher was composed by Florian Cornet, Gadou Naudin.