
School Life
Directed by Grand Corps Malade, Mehdi Idir
Produced by Mandarin Production, Kallouche Cinéma
A warm, character-driven drama about a dedicated school counselor building meaningful connections with disadvantaged students in a Paris suburb, balancing humor and hardship.
In one of the poorest areas of Paris, a school counselor devotes herself to working with disadvantaged students, while facing challenges of her own.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is School Life one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of films.
Is School Life violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.
Is School Life easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.
Is School Life scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does School Life end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is School Life sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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