Release Date: Jun 6, 2004 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.2/5
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This drama directed by Robert Salis and inspired by playwright Jean-Marie Besset examines how class, race and social standing still wield a mighty influence in modern-day France, most notably in the shark-infested waters of private school. The affluent Paul (Gregori Baquet) becomes the center of controversy when he acknowledges an attraction to a poor Arab man (Salim Kechiouche). The ramifications are shocking and, ultimately, life-changing.
Jun 6, 2004 Wide
Nov 9, 2004
All Critics (5) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)
Even though it's worth seeing, it could have used stronger actors to make it really work.
At least it doesn't lack passion. It's just disappointing whenever the characters feel the need to put their clothes back on.
Sacrifices its sexual politics and polemics for its social ones...and they are much less intriguing.
Heart-breaking, moving, intense, insanely sexy, wow. Felt like a movie made for me. I identified with Paul a lot, and it's impossible not to fall hard for the earnest Mécir.
December 23, 2009
Reminded me of THE DREAMERS (which I really didnt care for, all hype) so much that I thought MPitt would pop up in a scene sooner or later LOL. Disappointing for a French flick.
April 21, 2008
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