Zero for Conduct
1933, Comedy, 47m
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Controversial in France for its depiction of an educational system in crisis, this film focuses on a group of boys who are fed up with their overzealous repressive teachers. Colin (Gilbert Pruchon), Caussat (Louis Lefebvre) and fellow classmates are aware that their school is planning a shindig, but they're not of a mind to cooperate. Frustrated by the scolding and punishment doled out by their teachers, the boys come up with a plan to interfere with the event.
Cast & Crew
Jean Dasté
Surveillant Huguet
Surveillant Huguet
Robert le Flon
Surveillant Pète-Sec
Surveillant Pète-Sec
Gilbert Pruchon
Colin
Colin
Constantin Kelber
Bruel
Bruel
Gerard de Bedarieux
Tabard
Tabard
Louis Lefebvre
Préfet
Préfet
Critic Reviews for Zero for Conduct
Audience Reviews for Zero for Conduct
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Feb 08, 2014One year before his longstanding feature-film achievement <i>L'Atalante</i> (1934), Jean Vigo's enchanting anarchich short masterpiece has a huge heart placed in the middle of it all, despite the negativity in the depiction of the boarding school, the meanness of the school authorities and harsh conditions of the students. Correct observations have been made pointing out the fact that the spirit of this film was an influence on Lindsay Anderson's <i>If....</i> (1968), which is actually considered as a remake by several sources, including IMDB, as both circle around the intentions of the students to organize an uprising, and both have key scenes which visual techniques highlight the intensity of the moment (the pillow fight sequence was extraordinary). Still, this one has that French Revolution vibe impossible for other countries to emulate. The ideas are disturbing and form material potentially controversial and subject to censorship. In the case of Vigo, it was his spirit of mockery against the bourgeois adult authorities and the dwarf-sized ruler of it all. Still, it transports us to an era few of us saw with our own eyes. Its historical relevance is unarguable, and its social relevance, up to date. 99/100Edgar C Super Reviewer
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Nov 09, 2011Boys at a French boarding school stage a revolt in this heavily anarchist, mildly surreal short (45 min.) feature. A playful but slow-moving curiosity, with a dwarf headmaster and some interesting surprises (including trick photography and an unexpected animated sequence). Historically, it's very interesting, but its importance has been exaggerated by the fact that the French government banned it for 13 years!Greg S Super Reviewer
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Jul 08, 2011While some critics complain of Zero de Conduite being filmed chaotic, It's this sense of chaos that portrays the literal chaos in the film. One of the earliest and most influential films about children and anarchy, Zero de Conduite inspired countless Directors and films. The two most notable and acclaimed being The 400 Blows and If...., both of which are masterpieces. Anarchy is at the core of Vigo's beliefs and films, this being the most literal adaptation and one so revolutionary that it was banned until 1945.Chris B Super Reviewer
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Sep 03, 2010One of the oldest movies about rebellious youngsters. Other than that, it's not a fantastic movie.Aj V Super Reviewer
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