The Competition

The Competition

2017 · 119 min · FR · 7.1 (28 votes)
Dir. Claire Simon · Starring Alain Bergala, Xanaë Bove, Emmanuel Chaumet, Claire Childeric, Michaël Dacheux, Joël Danet

Being good is never enough

Documentary

An all-access tour behind the scenes at France’s premiere film school, La Fémis. Showing us how successful candidates get to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Louis Malle, François Ozon and Alain Resnais, all of whom attended this prestigious institution. Stumbling over their words, the often-nervous candidates seem vulnerable when confronted with the veterans of the industry, who have the difficult task of discovering true talent among all these eager young people.

VIBE

This documentary offers a raw, nerve-wracking look at the intense pressure cooker of film school admissions. It's a study in vulnerability, ambition, and the daunting search for raw talent, capturing the palpable anxiety of hopefuls facing seasoned industry veterans.

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