A high school in the thirties: most of the students are leaving for the Easter holidays .However,one of them,Brassier,an A -student ,stays for sentimental reasons .

Is it worth the watch? If you're into dusty, black-and-white French school dramas from the thirties, you'll probably dig this. It’s got that specific kind of dramatic weight that feels very earnest and slightly stiff. People who hate slow-burn misery or melodramatic teen angst should probably skip it. You really have t...


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"Is it worth the watch? If you're into dusty, black-and-white French school dramas from the thirties, you'll probably dig this. It’s got that specific kind of dramatic weight that feels very earnest and slightly stiff. People who hate slow-burn misery or melodramatic teen angst should probably skip it. You really have to be in the mood for the whole 'noble suffering' vibe. Brassier is the kind of kid who makes you want to shake him by the shoulders. He’s the star student, the pride of the school..."

Gilbert Gil
Robert Bibal, Pierre Veber, Félix Gandéra, Serge Basset
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