The Competition (2017)

Being good is never enough

The Competition (2017) poster

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.

Director: Claire Simon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 119 min
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Editing: Luc Forveille
Production: Andolfi
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

movie business, school, woman director

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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 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.
Who directed The Competition?
The Competition was directed by Claire Simon.
Who stars in The Competition?
The Competition stars Alain Bergala, Xanaë Bove, Emmanuel Chaumet, Claire Childeric, Michaël Dacheux, Joël Danet.
How long is The Competition?
The Competition has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is The Competition?
The Competition is a Documentary film.
Where was The Competition produced?
The Competition was produced in France.