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SCHOOL OF BABEL

Director:

  Julie Bertuccelli
  

Year Released:

  2013

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4 out of 5

n/a out of 5

Key Performances:

  Asian Kids
  African Kids
  European Kids
  South American Kids
  One Teacher
Movie Haiku:One year in a Parisian "Reception Class," where an indefatigable teacher helps a room full of tweens learn basic educational skills. The kids come from all over the world & some barely know the rudiments of spoken French, & yet, despite the family trauma implied by each mini-story, they--& their parents--are filled with such hope your heart will melt. Not yet seen by Rich.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  Yes

Jewish content?

  Yes

Haiku Posted:

  2014