The School Teacher
The School Teacher
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This French comedy follows a man with no teaching training who suddenly becomes a substitute primary school teacher, in a generally light, satirical atmosphere focused on adults, children, and school life. The sensitive material mainly involves verbal conflict, moments of embarrassment or humiliation, firm authority, and a realistic portrait of restless children or kids facing social difficulties. The intensity stays low to moderate, with no strong violence and very little true fear, but some classroom scenes and reprimands may affect children who are especially sensitive to unfairness or rejection. The film also asks for some maturity because its humor depends on social observation, workplace frustration, and the realities of public school rather than fast paced child centered adventure. For a six year old, parts of it may be understandable without being especially absorbing, while from about eight years old, an adult can help by discussing discipline, empathy, and the difference between old fashioned comic behavior and respectful teaching.
Synopsis
After having lost his job for having saved a child accused of shop lifting, Frédéric Barbier decides to become a school teacher with some funny results.The great comedy actor Coluche is excellent as a simple school teacher.
Difficult scenes
At the beginning of the story, the main character loses his job after defending a child accused of stealing. The scene is not violent, but it may stand out for younger viewers because it shows an adult being humiliated, frustrated, and confronted with social unfairness. Inside the classroom, several scenes rely on disorder, shouting, reprimands, and the difficulty of managing students. This comic realism may feel funny to some children, but others may be uncomfortable with the teasing, school pressure, or the power imbalance between adults and children.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 1981
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Countries
- France
- Original language
- FR
- Directed by
- Claude Berri
- Main cast
- Coluche, Josiane Balasko, Jacques Debary, Roland Giraud, Charlotte de Turckheim, André Chaumeau, Jean Champion, Georges Staquet, Claude Bertrand, Anne-Marie Jabraud
- Studios
- Renn Productions
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This French comedy follows a man with no teaching training who suddenly becomes a substitute primary school teacher, in a generally light, satirical atmosphere focused on adults, children, and school life. The sensitive material mainly involves verbal conflict, moments of embarrassment or humiliation, firm authority, and a realistic portrait of restless children or kids facing social difficulties. The intensity stays low to moderate, with no strong violence and very little true fear, but some classroom scenes and reprimands may affect children who are especially sensitive to unfairness or rejection. The film also asks for some maturity because its humor depends on social observation, workplace frustration, and the realities of public school rather than fast paced child centered adventure. For a six year old, parts of it may be understandable without being especially absorbing, while from about eight years old, an adult can help by discussing discipline, empathy, and the difference between old fashioned comic behavior and respectful teaching.
Synopsis
After having lost his job for having saved a child accused of shop lifting, Frédéric Barbier decides to become a school teacher with some funny results.The great comedy actor Coluche is excellent as a simple school teacher.
Difficult scenes
At the beginning of the story, the main character loses his job after defending a child accused of stealing. The scene is not violent, but it may stand out for younger viewers because it shows an adult being humiliated, frustrated, and confronted with social unfairness. Inside the classroom, several scenes rely on disorder, shouting, reprimands, and the difficulty of managing students. This comic realism may feel funny to some children, but others may be uncomfortable with the teasing, school pressure, or the power imbalance between adults and children.