Nominated films by Laurent Cantet
The Class

The semi-autobiographical story of a literature teacher working in a tough inner city school in Paris. The film shows the culture clash between the teacher and his pupils and how this relates to contempory French society.
Country: France
Language: French
Films by other French directors
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Joyeux Noel
Christian Carion
Nominated
Shows the story of the 1914 Christmas truce and that famous football match in no-man's land from the perspective of the German, French and British troops. The film also shows the consequences the troops face from their superiors.
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The Chorus
Christophe Barratier
Nominated
A new teacher at a strict postwar boarding school strives to improve the lives of his students through the power of song. He forms a choir and finds potential in a young rebel called Pierre Morhange, and forms a strong bond with an orphan named Pepinot.
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Amelie
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Nominated
This enchanting film stars Amelie as a waitress in the Montmatre district of Paris. She undertakes a number of missions to make others happy, including her father. As well as beginning a romance with Nino, who collects discarded passport photos.
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The Taste of Others
Agnes Jaoui
Nominated
A witty comedy on how sometimes opposites attract. Castella is a wealthy businessman who reluctantly agrees to learn English for a business deal. But his English teacher turns out to be Clara, an actress that he is infatuated with.