Once in a Lifetime
“Based on a true story”
Drama
At Léon Blum High School in Créteil, France, a history teacher decides to have her weakest 10th grade class participate in a national history competition.
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A deeply humanistic and inspiring drama that celebrates the transformative power of education and mentorship. It feels like a warm hug, reminding you of the potential within everyone, especially when guided by passion and belief.
inspiringupliftinghopefulthought-provokingsteadysocial realismcharacter-driven dramaFrench cinemaeducationovercoming adversitysocial mobilityteamwork
woman director
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