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The Chorus is a heartwarming film that tells the story of a music teacher who transforms the lives of troubled children through choir singing. This DVD edition comes with French audio and English subtitles, making it accessible to a wider audience. The film stars Jacques Perrin, Jean-Bapiste Maunier, Marie Bunel, Gerard Jugnot, Kad Merad, Francois Berleand, and Philippe Du Janerand.The special features of this DVD include a making-of documentary, featurettes, and an interview with the director, Christophe Barratier. With a run time of 93 minutes, this drama film is perfect for a movie night or a gift for anyone who loves French cinema. Order now and enjoy the uplifting story of The Chorus.

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Set in 1949, Clement Mathieu is hired by a boarding school for troubled children to supervise the students. Nothing, it would seem, can bring the children into line. Nothing, that is, until Mathieu introduces them to singing...

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Producer
Jacques Perrin, Arthur Cohn, Nicolas Mauvernay
EAN
5060002833735
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46511137

Product Key Features

Film/TV Title
The Chorus
Actor
Jacques Perrin, Jean-Bapiste Maunier, Marie Bunel, Gerard Jugnot, Kad Merad, Francois Berleand, Philippe Du Janerand
Director
Christophe Barratier
Subtitle Language
English
Format
DVD
Release Year
2005
Language
French
Features
Making Of\Featurettes\Director Interview, With Subtitles
Genre
Drama, General
Run Time
93 Mins

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Certificate
12A/12
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
France
Reviews
Film Review - Beautifully judged, wonderfully played and honestly told, as uplifting as the music that accompanies it, The Chorus is so very French and breathtakingly good, Daily Mail - An exceptional film
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A memorable entry in the genre of inspirational pedagogical films, THE CHORUS is an uplifting tale of a masterful teacher who put his heart into his work and changed the lives of his students forever. With a soundtrack of boys' singing, the lovely music of this film is the glue that will stick to viewers long after watching it. Set in 1940s rural France, at a school for poor boys who are delinquent or orphaned, the story feels timeless in the way that it captures a crucial moment in the lives of the boys involved. Ranging from early elementary school level to junior high, the boys struggle for independence and self-expression. They defy authority, especially when it comes from their brutally unfair and abusive headmaster, Rachin (Francois Berleand). And in general, because they feel neglected by their families, or don't have any family at all, there is something disjointed and sullen about the boys. Only after their teacher, Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot), shows them that he will guide them, befriend them, and teach them by peaking their curiosity, not by insisting or punishing, do they begin to change. The choir he forms, and the songs he teaches the boys, become a source of pride for them, allowing them to rise above the confines of their meagre and stifling school, and dream of a bright future. Director/writer Christophe Barratier has created a moving and beautiful film with more than a few life lessons hidden within. The music, written by Bruno Coulais, features the angelic voice of Jean-Paul Bonnaire, who plays Morhange in the film.
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The Chorus

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5 out of 5 stars
by alandebes04 Apr, 2018
Les Choristes
This film was so popular in France that it led many people to start singing in choirs again. It's touching & moving, as well as forceful when needed - and beautifully shot, acted and made. French film-making at its best
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4 out of 5 stars
by mitchmaker05 Feb, 2018
Highly Recommended - Wonderful Film
I must agree with the other reviewers that this is really quite a wonderful movie. Can be watched by all the family. Fine acting and lovely music. A forgotten gem of a film. Should be re-released in Blu-ray. The subtitles do not detract in anyway from a brillant storyline. Comparisons will obviously be drawn with the American version of this story starring Dustin Hoffman. This is so much better. Enough said.
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5 out of 5 stars
by oekroek03 Jul, 2019
Beautiful inspirational film
This movie is a wonderful testament to what a difference it makes when people come from a place of love instead of fear, and how a seemingly hopeless situation can be turned around in a miraculous way. Loved it. The making of the film is also very much worth watching.
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5 out of 5 stars
by mar_9093195127 Nov, 2022
Boarding school children united in song
Lot of cruelty to young children but music beautiful. Unfortunately this chorister of children from Lyon le cœur de St Marc ceased in 2019. The master is trying to bring unity, love, less misbehaviour, less cruelty but singing together
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5 out of 5 stars
by jilljune1216 Jun, 2021
The Chorus - about a music teacher who brings the joy of choral singing to a dismal French boarding school for lost boys.
Had been given a cd of the soundtrack to this film and loved the music, so sent for the dvd of the film and enjoyed it very much.
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The Chorus - about a music teacher who brings the joy of choral singing to a dismal French boarding school for lost boys.

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