Bad Spelling (2004)
At a French boarding school for troubled youth in the early 1970's, the Headmaster and his wife decide that their son Daniel, who is fifteen years old but looks younger, should finally go live in the dorm with all the other students, as they do not want it to seem Daniel is receiving any special treatment. Daniel is now faced with the challenge of earning the trust and respect of the other students, who all come from troubled backgrounds.
Director: Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: November 3, 2004
Cast
- Damien Jouillerot - Daniel Massu, son of the directors of studies
- Carole Bouquet - Geneviève Massu, director of studies
- Olivier Gourmet - Pierre Massu, director of the college
- Raphaël Goldman - Richard Zygelman, Daniel's friend
- Franc Bruneau - Jean-Claude Griset, anarchist student
- Khalid Maadour - Marcel Marazelle
- Arnaud Giovaninetti - Gianni Salvadori, boarding supervisor
- Deborah Grall - Mercedes Suza-Lobo, beautiful student
- Stéphane Höhn - Mr. Monteil
- Victor Carril - First Deloge twin
Screenplay
Production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 3, Canal+, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bad Spelling about?
- At a French boarding school for troubled youth in the early 1970's, the Headmaster and his wife decide that their son Daniel, who is fifteen years old but looks younger, should finally go live in the dorm with all the other students, as they do not want it to seem Daniel is receiving any special treatment. Daniel is now faced with the challenge of earning the trust and respect of the other students, who all come from troubled backgrounds.
- Who directed Bad Spelling?
- Bad Spelling was directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann.
- Who stars in Bad Spelling?
- Bad Spelling stars Damien Jouillerot, Carole Bouquet, Olivier Gourmet, Raphaël Goldman, Franc Bruneau, Khalid Maadour.
- How long is Bad Spelling?
- Bad Spelling has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Bad Spelling?
- Bad Spelling is a Drama film.
- Where was Bad Spelling produced?
- Bad Spelling was produced in France.