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A fly-on-the-wall type drama, based around the real life experiences of a teacher observing incidents in a multi-ethnic Parisian class full of teenagers. We watch the pupils, the other teachers' summations of them, their projects and their learning (or lack thereof, as the case may be), meet their parents, and we are, as any teacher might be, continually wrong-footed by them. 'The Class' is an intelligent, polemic film that will undoubtedly provoke you into a re-assessment of your opinions on th find out more...

"Josephine Decker has created a new style of thriller that employs allegory, incorporates touches of David Lynch as well as Magritte -esque imagery. Decker's setting of a remote farm feels like a metaphor for what turns out to be hell. The raw and emotional (and yes, sometimes funny) dialog tells a story that can seem familiar at points but really is meant to keep you guessing and off balance. I really enjoyed how the undertones of this film came to life through her very deft contrast of the find out more...