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Summary Inspired by the French phenomenon of 'single-class' schools, this film charts the life of a small one-class village school over the course of one academic year, and takes a warm and serene look at primary education in the French heartlands. (New Yorker Films)

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Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 26 Critic Reviews
must-see
87
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings
6.8
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Summary Inspired by the French phenomenon of 'single-class' schools, this film charts the life of a small one-class village school over the course of one academic year, and takes a warm and serene look at primary education in the French heartlands. (New Yorker Films)

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 26 Critic Reviews
87
96% Positive
25 Reviews
4% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 26 Critic Reviews
87
96% Positive
25 Reviews
4% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings
6.8
75% Positive
12 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
25% Negative
4 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings
6.8
75% Positive
12 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
25% Negative
4 Ratings

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Production Company Maïa Films, Arte France Cinéma, Les Films d'Ici, Centre National de Documentation Pédagogique, Canal+, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Gimages 4, Ministère de l'Education National du Conseil Régional d'Auvergne
Release Date Sep 19, 2003
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating Not Rated
César Awards, France
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Prix Louis Delluc
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Étoiles d'Or, France
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination