The Class

The Class is the type of film that we deserve to see here in America but so rarely do we ever get the chance to. The film is an in-depth observational study of an average classroom and all the big and small complexities that come along with it. It shows the everyday battles between teachers and students that can determine the outcome and success of a day. It's an examination of highly realistic classroom life shown through the eyes of a neutral observer. We've all been in these classrooms before and therefore we can all relate to them. Don't let the subtitles scare you, these are all intelligent and complex characters that could easily fill up the time of another movie all on their own. The film is bursting with a life and an energy that will pin you to your seat. It should be required viewing for anyone who wants to enter into the profession of education. The film deals with tough problems and does not always offer easy answers. The heartbreak and genius of The Class though is that it also does not always offer resolutions as well. Something American audiences aren't very use too. The perception that the teacher will always be able to connect with a student is shattered here. But all is not lost. What I loved about The Class the most was that even in defeat the characters do not surrender. Life goes on and soon another group of students will fill the classroom again.

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2008