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The Competition

"Being good is never enough"

February 8, 2017 1h 59m 6.8/10 (32 votes)

Originally released in 2017. The Competition is a documentary film. directed by Claire Simon.

Starring Alain Bergala, Xanaë Bove, and Emmanuel Chaumet

Synopsis

An all-access tour behind the scenes at France’s premiere film school, La Fémis. Showing us how successful candidates get to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Louis Malle, François Ozon and Alain Resnais, all of whom attended this prestigious institution. Stumbling over their words, the often-nervous candidates seem vulnerable when confronted with the veterans of the industry, who have the difficult task of discovering true talent among all these eager young people.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 8, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (32 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Andolfi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Competition about?

An all-access tour behind the scenes at France’s premiere film school, La Fémis. Showing us how successful candidates get to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Louis Malle, François ...

Who directed The Competition?

The Competition was directed by Claire Simon.

How long is The Competition?

The Competition has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Competition released?

The Competition was released on February 8, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Competition?

The main cast of The Competition includes Alain Bergala, Xanaë Bove, Emmanuel Chaumet, Claire Childeric, Michaël Dacheux.