6.2.5 "Entre les murs" directed by Laurent Cantet

Cards (30)

  • What challenges do teachers in the French education system face, as depicted in "Entre les murs"?
    Achievement gaps
  • What is Souleymane facing in "Entre les murs"?
    Expulsion
  • "Entre les murs" portrays education as a challenging but essential process in a diverse classroom
  • What are some conflicts illustrated by cultural differences in "Entre les murs"?
    Language barriers
  • Which student challenges François Marin about grammar and cultural relevance in the film?
    Khoumba
  • What are the central themes of "Entre les murs"?
    Education, social inequality, cultural differences
  • What is one key element that illustrates cultural differences in "Entre les murs"?
    Language barriers
  • One key cinematic technique used in "Entre les murs" is the handheld camera
  • What award did "Entre les murs" win at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival?
    Palme d'Or
  • What is the source of high rates of immigration to France as depicted in "Entre les murs"?
    Former colonies in North Africa
  • The students in the classroom of "Entre les murs" represent a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds
  • François Marin is the teacher in "Entre les murs" who often clashes with students due to cultural differences
  • Who is the confident student in "Entre les murs" who often disagrees with Marin's teaching methods?
    Esmeralda
  • Cultural differences in "Entre les murs" lead to conflicts and misunderstandings between students and teachers.

    True
  • Why does Souleymane face expulsion in "Entre les murs"?
    Strain with Marin
  • The conflicts in "Entre les murs" highlight the challenges of integrating students from varied cultural backgrounds
  • Social inequality in the film is shown through varying access to resources
  • "Entre les murs" has a documentary-like feel due to its focus on naturalistic performances.

    True
  • Steps Cantet took to enhance the spontaneous feel of the film
    1️⃣ Encouraged actors to improvise lines
    2️⃣ Used handheld camera for immediacy
    3️⃣ Employed natural lighting for realism
  • The film "Entre les murs" reflects the struggles and complexities of integrating children from diverse cultural backgrounds into the French education system, particularly in a marginalized urban setting
  • The French education system aims for equality but struggles with achievement gaps.
    True
  • Social inequality in "Entre les murs" is shown through poverty and limited resources in urban areas.

    True
  • Khoumba challenges François Marin with questions about grammar and cultural relevance.

    True
  • What socioeconomic disparities among students in "Entre les murs" highlight the theme of social inequality?
    Poverty
  • What is François Marin's profession in the film "Entre les murs"?
    Teacher
  • Who is the outspoken student who often disagrees with Marin's teaching methods?
    Esmeralda
  • Education in "Entre les murs" emphasizes the challenges of engaging diverse students.
    True
  • What type of directorial style does Laurent Cantet employ in "Entre les murs"?
    Realist
  • What kind of lighting does "Entre les murs" primarily rely on to achieve a realistic visual style?
    Natural lighting
  • Critics praised "Entre les murs" for its insightful portrayal of teaching diverse students in a marginalized urban setting.

    True