The Path of Excellence
La Voie royale
Synopsis
Sophie is a brilliant student. Encouraged by her maths teacher, she leaves the family farm to attend a science preparatory class. Between new encounters, successes and failures, and faced with fierce competition, Sophie realizes that her dream of joining the Polytechnique represents more than an entrance examination but a true challenge of social climbing.
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Suzanne Jouannet
Sophie Vasseur
Marie Colomb
Diane Le Goff
Cyril Metzger
Laurent Vasseur
Marilyne Canto
Caroline Vasseur
Maud Wyler
Claire Fresnel
Lorenzo Lefèbvre
Hadrien Loiseau
Antoine Chappey
Gérard Vasseur
Alexandre Desrousseaux
Jules
Vincent Winterhalter
M. Radeck
François Revaclier
M. Merlot
Thomas Snégaroff
Lycée Descartes director
Anne Loiret
Florence Loiseau
Jacques Chambon
Hubert Loiseau
Thomas Rortais
Clément Loiseau
Matthieu Rozé
Polytechnique's questioner
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frédéric Mermoud
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvatore Lista, Anton Likiernik, Frédéric Mermoud
- Original Title
- La Voie royale
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Bande à Part Films, Tabo Tabo Films, Leto Films, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frédéric Mermoud
Salvatore Lista, Anton Likiernik, Frédéric Mermoud
Tristan Tortuyaux
Sarah Anderson
Véronique Zerdoun
Department Leadership Roster
Salvatore Lista
Writer
Frédéric Mermoud
Director
Anton Likiernik
Writer
Frédéric Mermoud
Writer
Tristan Tortuyaux
Director of Photography
Véronique Zerdoun
Producer
Alice Cambournac
Costume Design
Sarah Anderson
Editor
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Movies Sex & Nudity Moderate
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What is The Path of Excellence about?
Sophie is a brilliant student. Encouraged by her maths teacher, she leaves the family farm to attend a science preparatory class. Between new encounters, successes and failures, and faced with fierce competition, Sophie realizes that her dream of joining the Polytechnique represents more than an entrance examination but a true challenge of social climbing.
Who directed The Path of Excellence?
The Path of Excellence was directed by Frédéric Mermoud.
Who stars in The Path of Excellence?
The principal cast of The Path of Excellence includes Suzanne Jouannet, Marie Colomb, Cyril Metzger, Marilyne Canto, Maud Wyler.
When was The Path of Excellence released and how long is it?
The Path of Excellence was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Path of Excellence?
The Path of Excellence holds official age classifications: FR: TP.