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Once in a Lifetime

Once in a Lifetime

2014 · 105 min · FR · 7.4 (292 votes)
Dir. Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar · Starring Ariane Ascaride, Ahmed Dramé, Noémie Merlant, Geneviève Mnich, Stéphane Bak, Wendy Nieto · Music Ludovico Einaudi
Drama

Based on a true story. In Léon Blum high school in Créteil (France), a history teacher decides to have her weakest 10th grade class take a national history competition. This will change them.

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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
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