Being Human (2005)

Zoom-out from a too-tight focus on problems like dropout rates, loss of motivation among students, and depression among teachers. Entering the daily lives of "problem cases" at a Montreal secondary school that sits at the bottom of the school performance rankings, Denys Desjardins sweeps away preconceptions about the quality of teaching in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the alleged delinquency of the kids who live there. A far-reaching examination of student life that stimulates reflection on the role of school in our society and asks how willing we are to support and finance the school system so that it will not be merely a factory churning out parts for the social machine.

Director: Denys Desjardins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 107 min
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Music: Sandro Forte, Simon Bellefleur
Editing: Elric Robichon
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Being Human about?
Zoom-out from a too-tight focus on problems like dropout rates, loss of motivation among students, and depression among teachers. Entering the daily lives of "problem cases" at a Montreal secondary school that sits at the bottom of the school performance rankings, Denys Desjardins sweeps away preconceptions about the quality of teaching in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the alleged delinquency of the kids who live there. A far-reaching examination of student life that stimulates reflection on the role of school in our society and asks how willing we are to support and finance the school system so that it will not be merely a factory churning out parts for the social machine.
Who directed Being Human?
Being Human was directed by Denys Desjardins.
How long is Being Human?
Being Human has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Being Human?
Being Human is a Documentary film.
Where was Being Human produced?
Being Human was produced in Canada.