Bertrand Tavernier makes the everyday electric with this compelling portraitof a teacher and administrator struggling to make a difference in a systemplagued by institutional paralysis, blinded bureaucracy, and the desperateliving conditions of his students' parents. Philippe Torreton is absolutely perfect in the lead role in this powerful, dramatic story of social commitment. ...a film full of life emotion anger and hope" (Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune). In French with English subtitles." Bertrand Tavernier---France---1999---117 mins.Directed by: Tavernier, BertrandRunning time: 117Year: 1999French
