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Elementary

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In the Makarenko public elementary school in the Paris outskirts, children want to learn and to be cheered while teachers know they do not only teach, they also educate. With care, tenacity and efforts, children are trained to become not only responsible citizens but also human beings.

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Guy Lodge Variety Looking on with keen attention but little obstruction as the school’s staff and student body negotiate daily challenges of education, communication and conflict, “Elementary” is a gentle, good-humored film, but not a toothless one. Jun 4, 2024 Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter Elementary is an accomplished project. Not only does Simon meet these students on their own terms — she also handles their trust with an inspiring level of care. May 24, 2024 Full Review Eulàlia Iglesias Caimán Cuadernos de Cine Without constructing an explicit discourse on the subject, the director turns the Marenko school into a model for new forms of education. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 26, 2024 Full Review Screen Staff Screen International By choosing not to foreground any one particular character, the film celebrates the collective effort that goes into learning, to engaging and frequently rather moving effect. Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis In the Makarenko public elementary school in the Paris outskirts, children want to learn and to be cheered while teachers know they do not only teach, they also educate. With care, tenacity and efforts, children are trained to become not only responsible citizens but also human beings.
Director
Claire Simon
Producer
Michel Klein
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 45m