The Good Teacher (2024) Movie Script
Come see, my love, whether the pink
Which at first dawn blush
spread her dress in the sun
Tonight has not yet lost
Her clean cut, her purple glow
Her blush, which could be yours
Ah. See how just one short day
My dearest, her decaying saw
And ah, her frail clean-lipped.
No, not lit, but broken.
I messed up.
-It's going well.
O cruel Stepmother Nature
Who does well in the evening hour
-In the evening hour.
So, dearest mine, will believe me:
Though thy bloom go beyond the flower
In pristine and fresh existence
Enjoy, enjoy your young years
For old age makes pink blisters
But also your beauty race decay
By?
-Pierre Ronsard.
Pierre de Ronsard.
Bravo, Modibo.
Well done. Thank you.
Roxana, what can you tell
about this poem?
There is a girl he calls sweetheart.
-Who says what to whom?
The poet tells the girl....
Look, there's an assignment.
Above.
- "To Cassandre?
To Cassandre. So...
-So Ronsard turned to Cassandre.
Exactly.
-Sir? Ronsard is a fuck boy though.
Yes, wait...
What exactly do you mean?
He wrote it to hit on her.
-Exactly. He wants to hit on her.
Another word for decorating?
Arrange?
-Fix.
Seduce.
-Please.
Seduction. That sounds interesting.
'Seduire'...
comes from Latin.
'Se adducere.'
Which originally meant...
lead...
to yourself.
So when you seduce someone, you are leading
that person to yourself. How do you do that?
What is he talking about?
About her beauty?
-Her beauty.
Good. Thanks for paying attention, Ocane.
-Sure, it's about sex.
No, Modibo.
-Are you crazy in the head?
Apologize.
-I would like to apologize.
Thank you.
What is he comparing her to?
-With a rose.
Good.
Can you quote the poem?
'Her blush, which could be thine.' He says
That she has the complexion of a rose.
Now the penny drops.
That garden...
Is to fuck.
And the rose, is the clit. Do you feel me?
No, no, no.
-Don't you say anything about it?
That's not normal, is it?
That pervert just talks about pussy.
He has never seen one before. Virgo.
-Enough, Ocane.
Easy now.
Modibo...
good of you to join the class,
but watch your language.
And raise your hand.
Good, attention to the lesson.
We talked about seduction
with flattery.
But there is also a more subtle way....
named...
Asteism.
-That's not believing in God, right?
That's atheism. It sounds almost
the same, but is something else.
Asteism, that means that you glorify someone
extol someone...
but pretends to criticize him.
I don't follow that.
-It's subtle.
For example, if I find...
that Leslie looks beautiful today
with her haircut...
Quiet.
If I say to her.
Aren't you exaggerating a little
with so much beauty?
So what do I do?
Quietly?
What I do?
That's fixing it.
I compliment her
by pretending to disapprove of her.
You want to lead her to you.
No, I just explained...
-That's fixing it.
Mees falls for Leslie.
Mees likes Leslie.
Enough.
Turn in the poems tomorrow.
I'm going to braid my hair too.
Hello.
Good.
If so. One more time.
That's better.
If so.
My hand hurts.
Does your hand hurt?
Then you have to make it stronger.
-How?
Want an exercise? Do this.
Then. Imagine
That it's a big ball of cotton....
And then you take out tufts.
With your thumb, index finger and middle finger.
So. You can do that...
While on the bus.
In your spare time.
Complete the line.
Can you stop by?
A problem?
-Small, but come to me.
Good.
If so.
It's about this.
Leslie from 4C gave it to me.
She was with Ocane and Sihem.
Ocane and Sihem?
-I'm fed up with those two.
I warned them so many times,
but without success.
Stalking?
Am I stalking Leslie?
What do you want to do?
We need to talk to the student
to understand her train of thought.
Can we call her?
-Are you sure?
Yes, to clear up the misunderstanding
out of the way.
Okay.
Enter.
Thanks.
Omar, can you get
Leslie Reynaud?
She's in 108.
-I will.
Thanks.
Your teacher read the letter.
Do you really think he...
That he's trying to hit on you?
Why did you write that?
There must be a reason, right?
Do you want...
talk to Ms. Slimani alone?
Listen, Leslie.
What you write is serious.
We must take your accusations seriously.
Do you understand that?
Did Ocane and Sihem tell you...
-No.
Shall I call your parents?
If you really mean it,
we have to.
Do you understand that?
Okay. Can I have your calendar?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Hello?
This is Mrs. Slimani, luard Middle School.
May I speak to Mr. Reynaud, please?
Bye, ma'am.
Can your father come over now?
My father is dead.
I take care of my family.
Can you come over now?
What's going on?
-I prefer to say it in person.
I have to go to work.
I can come later.
Now it would be better, sir.
-But why don't you say what is there?
Did Kylian misbehave?
There is a problem
between Leslie and a teacher.
What happened to the teacher?
Leslie feels that her teacher...
interested in her.
- "Interested?
What do you mean?
-That he was trying to seduce her.
What are you saying now? Is she there?
-Yes, and so is her teacher.
And you're on speakerphone.
-Hello, sir.
We would just like to clarify this.
Leslie, are you there?
Hey, Leslie?
Answer, Leslie.
Yes.
-What's going on?
Are you deaf?
-It's the teacher.
What about him?
At least say you're okay.
I'm coming.
-So we...
But if your teacher is on his belt....
can he, as you write
give a hint, but he can also
just do his belt right. Get it?
But at the kebab joint he drank water....
And he said "so nice and fresh.
-Yes, I was talking about the water.
It just came out of the refrigerator.
-But at that he looked into my eyes.
What did he want with my sister in that tent?
It was a class outing.
As a reward for their work.
I had permission from your mother.
My mother has nothing to do with it....
And my sister needs no reward.
She is a good student.
What else did he do?
Say.
He's always asking me questions...
-Say on.
He asked if I read books at night....
He said he preferred to snuggle
reading in his warm bed.
I said that in class
said to the class.
If you lie to me, Leslie ...
I strangle you.
If he lies, I'll kill him, too.
-Wait.
I don't care if I go to jail.
-Pardon.
Don't want to threaten me, okay?
I understand that you are angry,
but that's not how it works.
I didn't do anything wrong.
Leslie, go back to class.
We talk further.
-Let's calm down.
Even I have never screwed up like this.
Enough, it's okay.
-What, it's okay for who?
Release her.
-Don't we have enough bullshit already?
Stop.
Please step outside, sir.
Are you okay, Leslie?
Are you not in pain?
The school dean again?
Yes.
What makes them think
That you're hitting on girls?
Are you worried?
No, not at all.
Just girl stuff.
Then why all these messages?
Because it's a good school.
We take students seriously,
even girl things.
Send a picture of us,
then it'll stop.
Then we can move on to other things.
I have this one.
What is it?
And this one.
-Is that me?
I look terrible.
I never gave permission for that.
Ever heard of consent?
I delete them.
-No matter, they're on my computer.
I'm not going to say I'm gay to
prove that I don't fall for little girls.
...Then we can talk, but first quietly.
-May such a pervert in school?
What is this nonsense?
He misbehaves with my sister.
Do you think that's normal?
-Come with me. We'll talk more inside.
We're not going anywhere.
Not until he's fired.
-We're not going to just fire a teacher....
because a student's family is
is dissatisfied.
Oh, I understand
You can see she's traumatized, can't you?
She was awake all night.
She didn't even dare move.
Of course she is scared.
Look at yourself.
-Please.
Sir, really, we're going to find out
what happened.
I don't take it lightly.
Please follow me.
So he stays? That's your decision?
Come with me, Leslie.
Maybe the police will listen
and respect us.
Come with me.
-No, wait.
Wait, please.
Idriss, your hat.
Good morning.
She went to the police.
Damn.
That's just as well. If their story
doesn't make sense, they pierce through it in no time.
You are right.
Stay calm and begin the lesson.
-Yes.
Okay?
-Thank you.
Get your things, please.
Joy.
-Joy.
What else?
Erica?
-Nostalgia?
Nostalgia.
Erica, can you explain
what kind of feeling that is?
Go ahead.
Don't listen to those bullies.
Excuse me, do you have a problem?
-Don't talk to me.
It's like grief.
Yes, it is a feeling
that can evoke sadness.
But where does the sadness come from?
Bye, sir.
-Today.
Sir?
Yes, what is it?
I am not a snitch.
There are already too many at this school.
No one is forcing you to talk.
But it is serious.
Very?
-In fact, it's Ocane and Sihem.
They want us to say things about you.
That you're weird, but I know
That it is not so.
They turn everyone against you.
Thanks for saying.
-Are you going to say you got it from me?
No. Don't worry.
Don't have a class?
Yep.
Well? What are you waiting for?
-Today, sir.
Day.
What are you looking at again?
Come see.
A cat playing synthesizer?
A crab blowing?
See.
I find him the funniest.
I cannot press charges against
Mrs. Reynaud and her brother....
on behalf of the school.
And I cannot condemn a student who thinks she is
is being harassed either.
Her brother threatened to kill me.
-If I were him, I'd stay home.
Then the whole class suffers.
So how will you protect him?
What do I tell the students?
They don't understand what they are waiting for.
I can give you a pager that will allow you
enter through the parking garage.
Great.
I feel much safer now.
Through the back door? Like a thief.
We won't go back to class
If you help him.
Exactly.
Because Mrs. Slimani thought it best
was to resolve this herself....
will help them with the declaration,
but only on your behalf.
Meanwhile, I can
alert the school inspectorate.
Do you like that, Julien?
Okay.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Goodbye.
I didn't do any of this.
You are here to report...
Not to deny an allegation
that is still pending.
No, I'm here to report ...
Of slander and death threats.
-It can't be.
What do you mean?
Is that her letter?
-Yes.
I will make a copy.
They locked me in the bathroom,
fed me like I was a prisoner....
And beat me up.
The rumor is that I am an escort....
and they believe that.
So they beat me up.
Do you see what they did? Yes or no?
Why can't I file a police report?
-The girl's report...
may affect your career.
-And the death threats?
Are there witnesses?
-Yes.
How often?
Twice.
The day it happened?
Then it was out of anger.
Try to understand him, sir.
No, sorry.
I have to understand his situation,
but what about mine?
It will make things worse. Really.
Filing a report is the best thing to do.
I am listening.
With the oven door open, unscrew
loosen the screws on the panel
Can you turn down the sound?
Just remember to take everything in the oven
out.
I can't work with that voice.
-I do what I can.
We can't and pay a repairman
and a lawyer.
Are you kidding me now?
I am not being prosecuted yet.
Ever heard of miscarriages of justice?
She filed a report
and you filed a report.
They are at an advantage.
Are you angry because of the money?
-No, but I am cautious.
I have to.
We are always short of money.
You go out and I do frugal.
-See that you are angry.
No, I'm just tired.
It was last Monday, after class.
Where does that go? Turning around.
Who was with you?
-Leslie, Roxana, Erica...
Modibo and Mohamed-Amine.
Do you want anything, too?
-No, thank you.
Where are you going?
-The master treats.
What about us?
-First, try harder.
Haters.
-Later.
And no one else?
No.
Modibo laughed at me
because I ordered water.
Not even syrup?
Only teachers drink water.
Water is delicious.
I said water was delicious.
Do you never drink water?
And I added, "Nice and fresh,
without specifically looking at Leslie
Just without ulterior motives.
What did they order?
I'll have a kebab.
-Only salad.
Kebab.
-A classic. Lettuce, tomato...
With Samurai Sauce.
Also a classic.
You paid for everyone?
And then?
-Then I asked:
What grade do you want for French?
-A 7.5 would be nice.
Roxana?
-A 7.5.
They joked about that.
A 9.
-What are you imagining?
I just want my parents
don't nag at me.
Can't match Erica?
You can do better.
What did Leslie say?
What about you, Leslie?
Don't remember.
-Think carefully.
It's hard to get anything out of Leslie.
Where was she sitting?
Facing me.
Leslie?
So it was like
you were having a private meeting?
No,
I told you there were six of us.
I try to connect with them.
So I took the risk of doing something else.
Think about your career and take
no unnecessary risks, Mr. Keller.
My students enter the classroom
and leave again.
There is never time to talk.
I want to hear what they have to say.
To help them and see
how I can better involve them.
Many students are at a disadvantage.
We know that, right?
We see that there is a problem.
And do you think you are the one
who can solve that?
Did it not occur to you that this outing
might make the others jealous?
No, I wanted to motivate them.
You seem to be sending these kids mixed
messages.
You are teacher and camp counselor at the same time....
Maybe we should...
have to talk to the parents of each student
talk, so I can explain.
Definitely not.
That only makes it worse.
Parents will ask questions.
That is normal and I have
the right to answer them.
Emotions can run high.
-The situation is tense anyway?
Mr. Keller ...
no swell.
Okay?
What about legal aid?
I will submit your request to the school board
submit.
Do you have your letter?
Yes.
Thank you.
Walk through.
-Side. That's my chair now.
Hurry up.
-Fuck you.
"Seize the day.
'Hum this melody.'
In what tense is this verb?
There is no personal pronoun.
What time?
Adama, please wake up.
What time?
Erica?
Why me?
-Please...
The imperative.
-Yes, in the present tense.
Where are you going?
That time of the month.
Would you like to join us?
Do you want to ask first?
Sit down.
Let her anyway.
-You cannot forbid her.
I don't,
but she has to ask.
Silent.
Good.
Put these 3 sentences in the imperative.
What did I tell you?
The photo.
It's better to wait a while.
Modibo, your pass.
-I don't have it.
Go get it.
I have to go to training, Omar.
Let me pass.
Your pass...
The coach will be furious.
Is he going to hit you?
-Yes.
I don't care.
-What a whiner you are.
He certainly left.
See you tomorrow.
-Yes, see you tomorrow.
On the one hand, there is the guilt.
That's one thing.
But you also have your responsibility.
That's also important.
We all do it in our own way
and I'm not saying anything about yours either.
But I don't run into those things.
Maybe that will come.
I understand that you are not open to it,
but think about it.
There is a reason it happens to you.
The girls saw an opportunity to...
-Claire.
What?
-Hold on.
What?
It is, isn't it?
He treated them to kebabs.
Who treats their students?
After all, wasn't that the occasion?
You are going too far.
Don't worry.
That's just the way she is.
She likes to get straight to the point.
Then she has to take my place.
I fucked up.
At least you tried something.
It will be fine.
Stop bullying in schools now
Don't they say how long it takes?
-Can't find.
Crap.
I know guys like Steve. If he thinks
you did something with his sister...
Stop now.
-Stop what?
We are working on it.
They're going to protect me.
-Who then?
Your principal? The school board
Who is unreachable?
Who, the police?
Do you believe it yourself?
Sorry, I'm worried.
Yes, so do I.
I feel broken.
I will glue you again.
Do you have a tutorial for that?
Hello.
-Couldn't you better stay with the teachers?
Better for whom?
You think that's funny?
-The square is for us, not for teachers.
The square is for everyone.
Apologize.
Why? We haven't done anything.
-I'm waiting.
I'll take care of it.
-Is it that difficult?
I'll lecture them, though.
-For now, you've lost your ball.
We are not allowed to talk to you by the police.
I'm in 306.
Satisfied?
A big mouth too?
Come with me.
You don't know the children here.
Yes, I have no experience.
You have to return the ball. We call
the children and Musil gives it back....
To make a point. It's not
up to you to play your own judge.
Sorry, but no.
I set boundaries.
They need that.
And so do we. They can't do
what they feel like doing.
In theory, you're right.
-In that case...
Watching for you, Seif.
In class you said that the rose
was the female gender.
No.
One student came
with that interpretation.
And you didn't whistle him back?
No, I didn't call him to order....
because his idea was well defendable.
As a teacher, I have to encourage them
to participate...
And not shut them up.
But you are leading the discussion.
No, I don't.
I go by their inspirations
and I try every time
helping them develop their ideas.
So there are no limits?
You can say anything?
We were working on Ronsard.
The poem is about love,
seduction, desire.
What do you expect?
Have you talked about your private life
with your students?
What do you mean?
Do they know you are homosexual?
Do you talk about your love life
while at work?
I am not one of your students,
don't lecture me.
Just answer my questions.
No, I didn't tell them.
That might have helped now.
For this one time.
It's a small group,
but it's going to be great.
Shall we?
-I am just notifying the parents that we are leaving.
Do they get live coverage?
They asked.
They are concerned.
That's understandable, isn't it?
What you said about the Big Bang
was great.
They didn't seem all that interested.
In 10 years, maybe one person will have become an astronaut
become an astronaut and another will still be talking about it.
You have beautiful hands.
They are rough, but beautiful.
I believe I am taking the bus today.
With all these transfers?
-Yes.
I need light.
Will I see you tomorrow?
Good night.
-You too.
You're not angry, are you?
-No.
What is that?
What was that?
Hand over your phone.
-That wasn't me.
Give it to me.
-Give your phone.
Need to see this.
-You have to pay attention to who you are friends with.
How did you...?
Enough. Put those phones away.
That's enough.
So sensual.
Aminata, here.
Get rid of those phones.
Sir...
you dance like my cousin.
What's going on?
It got out of hand.
It's my private life.
Why didn't you tell me
that you were living with a man?
Would that have exonerated me?
Isn't my word enough?
-No. It's not enough.
We take risks
by trusting you.
I am angry with myself.
We unanimously defended you.
That is corporatism.
We have to break those old patterns.
What does it matter who I live with?
-A girl says you harassed her.
Surely that explains something.
In these neighborhoods
I wouldn't count on that.
Homosexuality becomes...
not approved here.
You really need to find a lawyer.
With what money?
My friend and I are broke.
We can use the pot.
-I don't know about that, though.
Then it is as if we are playing our own right
playing.
So what kind of signal are we sending?
Then we don't take her seriously
and maybe she is a victim.
We don't know how it is. You come up with
on, but we don't know anything about you.
You are close with the children,
but keep us at arm's length.
I understand.
You feel hurt.
Sorry.
Shall we vote on the pot?
Good?
Who is in favor?
Who is against it?
Who abstains?
We have 5 for, 6 against.
And 2 abstentions.
Laura.
Leave me alone.
Let's talk.
-I'm all ears.
No?
I don't get it, we were
not strangers to each other, were we?
You could have told.
But maybe you didn't want to.
Or do you like that ambiguity.
Or would you like to be liked.
Sorry about the pot.
Got it. Got your foot.
-I'm scared.
I'm eating it. I'll eat it.
-Go away.
I peed my pants.
Naughty dog. Naughty dog.
The dog is gone. It's finished.
-Come, please.
Can you wipe me off please?
I can't do it alone.
I do.
-I peed my pants, Mommy.
What happened?
It's no big deal.
You're not angry?
-No, dear.
I'm going to eat your bottom.
And hop in the shower.
I called back to say sorry.
I really needed that daycare spot.
I am weak. So weak.
It's no different.
Is that still being done?
My uncle called me...
Muhammad?
-Yes.
He wants to open a hamam
in the suburbs...
and asked if I wanted to become his partner.
What?
I said nothing.
At least it pays.
I'm tired of being broke.
After all they have done to you....
You told me to forgive them, didn't you?
My uncle never
never interfered.
That is also a point of view.
It says something.
Sorry for the interruption.
Next time I won't say anything.
Jeez.
But you're right, it's nothing.
They didn't let you say goodbye
to your father.
Your uncle was there.
-Seriously?
Yes, he didn't say anything.
But we must forgive.
So we forgive.
-I am disgusted with you.
Why are you using this against me now?
Yes, why are you being so irritating.
Did you call your uncle or did he call you?
Especially for the money?
He needs family now.
He wants to leave me.
Covering up.
-Don't be so irritating.
Now you will never be alone.
His uncle will stay with him.
How sad you are.
-Don't leave. He'll come to his senses.
What are you working on, Julien?
He's on your side.
What do you have?
Walid.
Sorry.
Are your friends not there?
Are they too late?
I don't believe they are coming yet.
Are they still in the hallway?
No.
They went to the police.
Yassine...
Do you want to underline the adverbial clauses
underline on the board?
We will help you.
-I don't want to.
What's the matter?
-I just don't want to.
Is there anything?
The others say.
That I'm mad at you,
because I don't agree with them.
Who says that? That's not okay.
Hey Yassine, who said that?
I will get them.
Aren't you ashamed?
-I have nothing to do with it.
Neither do I.
-No, no one has to deal with it.
It wasn't me.
Yassine, please.
Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
There is no deadline for it. It can take 2
to 3 months before you get help.
There is no deadline for it. It can take 2
to 3 months before you get help.
If they want to assist you.
If not, you will not hear anything.
So I'm waiting for an answer
that may never come?
How is the relationship with your director?
-He would help me.
My partner has received death threats.
Can't the director
not report that?
No.
Yep.
How?
-That possibility is there.
But school principals
are in a quandary.
Suppose the school files a report
against a student's parent.
When everyone takes their side,
they revolt.
So anyone can now make
make death threats?
And they are protected too.
-Oh, well.
If you get legal aid, the cost
of the lawyer are covered. Also, this call.
You have to be patient.
35 minutes.
-The prosecution wants to hear several witnesses.
That takes time
and you are not a priority.
Justice is slow
and there are too many cases.
Especially where you teach.
-And what do I do in the meantime?
Lean on your friend.
He is there for you.
Yes, I'm here.
He even pays
my legal fees.
That's all you can do.
Anything else?
No...
That was all.
Please do not hesitate to call.
-Thank you.
I don't understand my grade.
-I don't either.
What is unclear?
-Everything.
A grade for an essay
is always subjective.
Perhaps another teacher would
give a higher grade.
But I think rather a bearing.
Surely because we went to the police?
-You are taking revenge on us.
This is not good.
-You have to be objective.
We had better leave out our names.
-Yes.
It wouldn't matter.
I know your handwriting.
That is not true. You are lying.
Should I give details?
All the sentences are crooked.
You have to formulate your thoughts well.
You can't just put words
stick together
And you make up words.
Schooister does not exist.
How come?
-Modibo, what's so funny?
Everyone has their own troubles.
You know that very well.
What kind of life do you want?
Don't you have any ambitions or hopes?
What does that refer to?
Of course it does.
You can't make that happen.
What?
-You don't.
You don't have to look at me.
Give my pencil back.
You need help, Ms. Bipolar.
Stand up.
Maxime, get up.
-Stand up before I hit you.
Watch out, or I'll beat the shit out of you.
Get up and go with her
to the dean's office.
What?
-At last.
What goes around comes around.
-You reap what you sow.
Do you know what that means?
Out.
Goodbye.
-Goodbye. Thank you, Maxime.
What is that?
I am class representative.
I write everything down for the police.
My mother likes the idea.
-I write.
Never mind.
-No, that's just it.
Is your mother a teacher?
Or a lawyer?
No, but she says you will end up in jail
with rapists and will be raped.
Gadver.
Stand up for yourself.
Your mother should stay out of it.
-Keep my mother out of it.
You started talking about her.
'The teacher bit his lip
like a porn star.'
You ask.
Do you watch porn movies?
No.
But you do know how a porn star
bites his lip?
You don't make that up, you've seen that.
You will fall through. Your mother will be
happy when she hears you watch porn.
What a slut.
-Actually.
What did you say, Modibo?
That she acts very serious and lectures everyone
lectures, but she is a dirty bitch.
That's not how you talk about her.
Apologize.
If you knew what she said about you...
-I don't care.
She says.
-I don't care.
It's not about what you write,
but how.
5 errors per sentence.
This is serious.
For you and me.
Good of you to bring this.
I will keep this mess.
Why?
What for?
Are you still pretending to be behind me now?
-I wouldn't take such a tone.
I take it for you.
-That's not true.
And I know.
I called the school board.
You never sent my letter.
-How dare you?
To tell the truth?
You think only of your scores...
and how the school gains more prestige.
You have nothing to do with these students.
You are just sitting here,
locked in your office.
At first I thought you were afraid,
which is forgivable.
But you don't give a damn.
-Where do you get the courage?
I want to protect you.
So that you don't get a notation.
Even if,
had asked me for my opinion.
Had explained the situation.
So if you don't want
me to sue the school...
file a report on my behalf.
I have asked for a lawyer.
If you don't want a swell...
you better help me.
Really.
Mr. Keller, do you want to say anything else?
Yes, I want Leslie, Ocane and Sihem
no longer come into my class.
I am against that.
All students are entitled to
the same education.
Yes, but they make my work impossible.
They have shut themselves out.
Everyone is suffering.
What do they think about it themselves?
Very good.
Roxana...
what do you think?
How does the class go when they are there?
If you ask me...
-Sorry, ma'am.
I wasn't talking to you.
Roxana, we're listening.
It is true that they are rude
and even insulting.
But not only with the French teacher.
-Roxana...
Wait, Claire.
Let Roxana finish.
You want to take the students seriously,
so why are you gagging her now?
Let's listen to her.
Go ahead.
It would be better.
We didn't hear you.
-It would be better without them.
Did I ask you to say that?
-No.
Samir, what do you think?
-I don't know.
But is Roxana right?
-Yes.
Thanks.
Good. Don't worry,
the 3 students are still being taught.
And maybe they'll learn something
with these tailored lessons.
Claire, what kind of grades do they have with you?
Sihem: one.
Ocane, three.
All right, and what's your comment?
'Can do much more.'
'Can do much more.'
Very original.
Do you ever put anything personal with it?
Now are you going to tell me how to work?
-Yes, that should sting.
Are you not now throwing oil on the fire
by excluding them?
Here we go again, ma'am.
I'm tired of hearing that.
Let's not fool ourselves.
That might help.
I have Leslie's little brother.
-Kylian.
That's right.
They are all talking
about persecution.
Prosecution?
Use it as a learning opportunity.
You don't see the truth until
When you have heard both sides.
Perhaps a little reminder.
We are, after all, future citizens
forming?
We can set up a system
so that the girls are not punished.
That's my question, too.
They can work in Nora's office
and I judge their work.
Impartial.
Let's try that
and then we'll see how it goes.
That was the last time
you spoke of me.
Excuse me?
Keep my name out of it.
And you say that?
While you say terrible things
about me?
And pressured classmates to lie?
Come.
-Let go of me.
He thinks I'm joking.
I'll tell you what I said.
That I didn't give you the attention
that you needed.
And I'm sorry about that.
Hey.
-Is that him?
Never mind. Let's go.
Faggot.
What did you say?
-Pissy.
Don't, Walid.
Release him.
-Hold on.
Stop!
-Loose, I said.
I know where to find you.
Go away.
-Okay.
Don't interfere.
This is not over yet.
Don't worry.
Do you know what he said?
He knows where we live.
Should I translate the rest? Or do you know
how to say "faggot" in Arabic?
How to do this now?
-Do you mean to go back?
Then go.
Get your legs broken after school.
Look me in the eye
And tell me you're not going back.
It is mid-year,
I'm not being replaced.
Sorry, I forgot that you are indispensable.
Without Mr. Keller, the world stands still.
Is setting yourself apart wrong?
- Of course.
You are stroking your own ego.
I want to be the teacher that stays with you.
One that changes lives.
Like the one who has
changed my life.
Sir?
You have to go.
Please go.
Sir, I...
Go back to your classmates.
I don't know what to do.
Go, Leslie.
You can talk to anyone,
but not with me.
At home...
they talk about nothing else.
I can't stand it anymore.
Do you think I'm happy?
I was wrong...
but it's too late now to
tell anyone.
I am afraid of my brother.
When I told my mother,
she told me to keep my mouth shut.
She is also afraid of him.
He scares us when he is angry.
You must hate me.
No.
Caution.
I think Kylian and his friends
did it.
Did you see it?
-It's clear.
Or Ocane and Sihem
and students who support them.
In their eyes,
we are protecting a criminal.
Some parents want to call the press.
-What?
I can't stand this anymore.
Julien, do something.
Me?
I don't know, but because of you
we're in this situation.
Suicide, perhaps?
Shall we vote?
Who is in favor?
Who is against?
-Hold on.
It's not funny.
Who abstains?
Staying calm.
It is an exercise.
Let's stay calm.
Youssef, close that curtain.
Erica, you the front one.
Pretend it's a burglary.
As if we are being attacked.
Form a circle with the tables.
Forward.
Listen. Please.
Hey, soon someone will get hurt.
Please, stop.
This is dangerous.
Hey, and now quiet.
Another person is injured.
Enough.
Listen, please.
No.
Why did you open the door?
We're all dead because of you.
Do you hear me?
Do you understand what I am saying?
We are all dead because of you.
We are all dead.
Mr. Keller, let him go.
Let him go.
Everyone out.
Keep walking, please.
He opened the door.
BASED ON A
TRUE STORY
Which at first dawn blush
spread her dress in the sun
Tonight has not yet lost
Her clean cut, her purple glow
Her blush, which could be yours
Ah. See how just one short day
My dearest, her decaying saw
And ah, her frail clean-lipped.
No, not lit, but broken.
I messed up.
-It's going well.
O cruel Stepmother Nature
Who does well in the evening hour
-In the evening hour.
So, dearest mine, will believe me:
Though thy bloom go beyond the flower
In pristine and fresh existence
Enjoy, enjoy your young years
For old age makes pink blisters
But also your beauty race decay
By?
-Pierre Ronsard.
Pierre de Ronsard.
Bravo, Modibo.
Well done. Thank you.
Roxana, what can you tell
about this poem?
There is a girl he calls sweetheart.
-Who says what to whom?
The poet tells the girl....
Look, there's an assignment.
Above.
- "To Cassandre?
To Cassandre. So...
-So Ronsard turned to Cassandre.
Exactly.
-Sir? Ronsard is a fuck boy though.
Yes, wait...
What exactly do you mean?
He wrote it to hit on her.
-Exactly. He wants to hit on her.
Another word for decorating?
Arrange?
-Fix.
Seduce.
-Please.
Seduction. That sounds interesting.
'Seduire'...
comes from Latin.
'Se adducere.'
Which originally meant...
lead...
to yourself.
So when you seduce someone, you are leading
that person to yourself. How do you do that?
What is he talking about?
About her beauty?
-Her beauty.
Good. Thanks for paying attention, Ocane.
-Sure, it's about sex.
No, Modibo.
-Are you crazy in the head?
Apologize.
-I would like to apologize.
Thank you.
What is he comparing her to?
-With a rose.
Good.
Can you quote the poem?
'Her blush, which could be thine.' He says
That she has the complexion of a rose.
Now the penny drops.
That garden...
Is to fuck.
And the rose, is the clit. Do you feel me?
No, no, no.
-Don't you say anything about it?
That's not normal, is it?
That pervert just talks about pussy.
He has never seen one before. Virgo.
-Enough, Ocane.
Easy now.
Modibo...
good of you to join the class,
but watch your language.
And raise your hand.
Good, attention to the lesson.
We talked about seduction
with flattery.
But there is also a more subtle way....
named...
Asteism.
-That's not believing in God, right?
That's atheism. It sounds almost
the same, but is something else.
Asteism, that means that you glorify someone
extol someone...
but pretends to criticize him.
I don't follow that.
-It's subtle.
For example, if I find...
that Leslie looks beautiful today
with her haircut...
Quiet.
If I say to her.
Aren't you exaggerating a little
with so much beauty?
So what do I do?
Quietly?
What I do?
That's fixing it.
I compliment her
by pretending to disapprove of her.
You want to lead her to you.
No, I just explained...
-That's fixing it.
Mees falls for Leslie.
Mees likes Leslie.
Enough.
Turn in the poems tomorrow.
I'm going to braid my hair too.
Hello.
Good.
If so. One more time.
That's better.
If so.
My hand hurts.
Does your hand hurt?
Then you have to make it stronger.
-How?
Want an exercise? Do this.
Then. Imagine
That it's a big ball of cotton....
And then you take out tufts.
With your thumb, index finger and middle finger.
So. You can do that...
While on the bus.
In your spare time.
Complete the line.
Can you stop by?
A problem?
-Small, but come to me.
Good.
If so.
It's about this.
Leslie from 4C gave it to me.
She was with Ocane and Sihem.
Ocane and Sihem?
-I'm fed up with those two.
I warned them so many times,
but without success.
Stalking?
Am I stalking Leslie?
What do you want to do?
We need to talk to the student
to understand her train of thought.
Can we call her?
-Are you sure?
Yes, to clear up the misunderstanding
out of the way.
Okay.
Enter.
Thanks.
Omar, can you get
Leslie Reynaud?
She's in 108.
-I will.
Thanks.
Your teacher read the letter.
Do you really think he...
That he's trying to hit on you?
Why did you write that?
There must be a reason, right?
Do you want...
talk to Ms. Slimani alone?
Listen, Leslie.
What you write is serious.
We must take your accusations seriously.
Do you understand that?
Did Ocane and Sihem tell you...
-No.
Shall I call your parents?
If you really mean it,
we have to.
Do you understand that?
Okay. Can I have your calendar?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Hello?
This is Mrs. Slimani, luard Middle School.
May I speak to Mr. Reynaud, please?
Bye, ma'am.
Can your father come over now?
My father is dead.
I take care of my family.
Can you come over now?
What's going on?
-I prefer to say it in person.
I have to go to work.
I can come later.
Now it would be better, sir.
-But why don't you say what is there?
Did Kylian misbehave?
There is a problem
between Leslie and a teacher.
What happened to the teacher?
Leslie feels that her teacher...
interested in her.
- "Interested?
What do you mean?
-That he was trying to seduce her.
What are you saying now? Is she there?
-Yes, and so is her teacher.
And you're on speakerphone.
-Hello, sir.
We would just like to clarify this.
Leslie, are you there?
Hey, Leslie?
Answer, Leslie.
Yes.
-What's going on?
Are you deaf?
-It's the teacher.
What about him?
At least say you're okay.
I'm coming.
-So we...
But if your teacher is on his belt....
can he, as you write
give a hint, but he can also
just do his belt right. Get it?
But at the kebab joint he drank water....
And he said "so nice and fresh.
-Yes, I was talking about the water.
It just came out of the refrigerator.
-But at that he looked into my eyes.
What did he want with my sister in that tent?
It was a class outing.
As a reward for their work.
I had permission from your mother.
My mother has nothing to do with it....
And my sister needs no reward.
She is a good student.
What else did he do?
Say.
He's always asking me questions...
-Say on.
He asked if I read books at night....
He said he preferred to snuggle
reading in his warm bed.
I said that in class
said to the class.
If you lie to me, Leslie ...
I strangle you.
If he lies, I'll kill him, too.
-Wait.
I don't care if I go to jail.
-Pardon.
Don't want to threaten me, okay?
I understand that you are angry,
but that's not how it works.
I didn't do anything wrong.
Leslie, go back to class.
We talk further.
-Let's calm down.
Even I have never screwed up like this.
Enough, it's okay.
-What, it's okay for who?
Release her.
-Don't we have enough bullshit already?
Stop.
Please step outside, sir.
Are you okay, Leslie?
Are you not in pain?
The school dean again?
Yes.
What makes them think
That you're hitting on girls?
Are you worried?
No, not at all.
Just girl stuff.
Then why all these messages?
Because it's a good school.
We take students seriously,
even girl things.
Send a picture of us,
then it'll stop.
Then we can move on to other things.
I have this one.
What is it?
And this one.
-Is that me?
I look terrible.
I never gave permission for that.
Ever heard of consent?
I delete them.
-No matter, they're on my computer.
I'm not going to say I'm gay to
prove that I don't fall for little girls.
...Then we can talk, but first quietly.
-May such a pervert in school?
What is this nonsense?
He misbehaves with my sister.
Do you think that's normal?
-Come with me. We'll talk more inside.
We're not going anywhere.
Not until he's fired.
-We're not going to just fire a teacher....
because a student's family is
is dissatisfied.
Oh, I understand
You can see she's traumatized, can't you?
She was awake all night.
She didn't even dare move.
Of course she is scared.
Look at yourself.
-Please.
Sir, really, we're going to find out
what happened.
I don't take it lightly.
Please follow me.
So he stays? That's your decision?
Come with me, Leslie.
Maybe the police will listen
and respect us.
Come with me.
-No, wait.
Wait, please.
Idriss, your hat.
Good morning.
She went to the police.
Damn.
That's just as well. If their story
doesn't make sense, they pierce through it in no time.
You are right.
Stay calm and begin the lesson.
-Yes.
Okay?
-Thank you.
Get your things, please.
Joy.
-Joy.
What else?
Erica?
-Nostalgia?
Nostalgia.
Erica, can you explain
what kind of feeling that is?
Go ahead.
Don't listen to those bullies.
Excuse me, do you have a problem?
-Don't talk to me.
It's like grief.
Yes, it is a feeling
that can evoke sadness.
But where does the sadness come from?
Bye, sir.
-Today.
Sir?
Yes, what is it?
I am not a snitch.
There are already too many at this school.
No one is forcing you to talk.
But it is serious.
Very?
-In fact, it's Ocane and Sihem.
They want us to say things about you.
That you're weird, but I know
That it is not so.
They turn everyone against you.
Thanks for saying.
-Are you going to say you got it from me?
No. Don't worry.
Don't have a class?
Yep.
Well? What are you waiting for?
-Today, sir.
Day.
What are you looking at again?
Come see.
A cat playing synthesizer?
A crab blowing?
See.
I find him the funniest.
I cannot press charges against
Mrs. Reynaud and her brother....
on behalf of the school.
And I cannot condemn a student who thinks she is
is being harassed either.
Her brother threatened to kill me.
-If I were him, I'd stay home.
Then the whole class suffers.
So how will you protect him?
What do I tell the students?
They don't understand what they are waiting for.
I can give you a pager that will allow you
enter through the parking garage.
Great.
I feel much safer now.
Through the back door? Like a thief.
We won't go back to class
If you help him.
Exactly.
Because Mrs. Slimani thought it best
was to resolve this herself....
will help them with the declaration,
but only on your behalf.
Meanwhile, I can
alert the school inspectorate.
Do you like that, Julien?
Okay.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Goodbye.
I didn't do any of this.
You are here to report...
Not to deny an allegation
that is still pending.
No, I'm here to report ...
Of slander and death threats.
-It can't be.
What do you mean?
Is that her letter?
-Yes.
I will make a copy.
They locked me in the bathroom,
fed me like I was a prisoner....
And beat me up.
The rumor is that I am an escort....
and they believe that.
So they beat me up.
Do you see what they did? Yes or no?
Why can't I file a police report?
-The girl's report...
may affect your career.
-And the death threats?
Are there witnesses?
-Yes.
How often?
Twice.
The day it happened?
Then it was out of anger.
Try to understand him, sir.
No, sorry.
I have to understand his situation,
but what about mine?
It will make things worse. Really.
Filing a report is the best thing to do.
I am listening.
With the oven door open, unscrew
loosen the screws on the panel
Can you turn down the sound?
Just remember to take everything in the oven
out.
I can't work with that voice.
-I do what I can.
We can't and pay a repairman
and a lawyer.
Are you kidding me now?
I am not being prosecuted yet.
Ever heard of miscarriages of justice?
She filed a report
and you filed a report.
They are at an advantage.
Are you angry because of the money?
-No, but I am cautious.
I have to.
We are always short of money.
You go out and I do frugal.
-See that you are angry.
No, I'm just tired.
It was last Monday, after class.
Where does that go? Turning around.
Who was with you?
-Leslie, Roxana, Erica...
Modibo and Mohamed-Amine.
Do you want anything, too?
-No, thank you.
Where are you going?
-The master treats.
What about us?
-First, try harder.
Haters.
-Later.
And no one else?
No.
Modibo laughed at me
because I ordered water.
Not even syrup?
Only teachers drink water.
Water is delicious.
I said water was delicious.
Do you never drink water?
And I added, "Nice and fresh,
without specifically looking at Leslie
Just without ulterior motives.
What did they order?
I'll have a kebab.
-Only salad.
Kebab.
-A classic. Lettuce, tomato...
With Samurai Sauce.
Also a classic.
You paid for everyone?
And then?
-Then I asked:
What grade do you want for French?
-A 7.5 would be nice.
Roxana?
-A 7.5.
They joked about that.
A 9.
-What are you imagining?
I just want my parents
don't nag at me.
Can't match Erica?
You can do better.
What did Leslie say?
What about you, Leslie?
Don't remember.
-Think carefully.
It's hard to get anything out of Leslie.
Where was she sitting?
Facing me.
Leslie?
So it was like
you were having a private meeting?
No,
I told you there were six of us.
I try to connect with them.
So I took the risk of doing something else.
Think about your career and take
no unnecessary risks, Mr. Keller.
My students enter the classroom
and leave again.
There is never time to talk.
I want to hear what they have to say.
To help them and see
how I can better involve them.
Many students are at a disadvantage.
We know that, right?
We see that there is a problem.
And do you think you are the one
who can solve that?
Did it not occur to you that this outing
might make the others jealous?
No, I wanted to motivate them.
You seem to be sending these kids mixed
messages.
You are teacher and camp counselor at the same time....
Maybe we should...
have to talk to the parents of each student
talk, so I can explain.
Definitely not.
That only makes it worse.
Parents will ask questions.
That is normal and I have
the right to answer them.
Emotions can run high.
-The situation is tense anyway?
Mr. Keller ...
no swell.
Okay?
What about legal aid?
I will submit your request to the school board
submit.
Do you have your letter?
Yes.
Thank you.
Walk through.
-Side. That's my chair now.
Hurry up.
-Fuck you.
"Seize the day.
'Hum this melody.'
In what tense is this verb?
There is no personal pronoun.
What time?
Adama, please wake up.
What time?
Erica?
Why me?
-Please...
The imperative.
-Yes, in the present tense.
Where are you going?
That time of the month.
Would you like to join us?
Do you want to ask first?
Sit down.
Let her anyway.
-You cannot forbid her.
I don't,
but she has to ask.
Silent.
Good.
Put these 3 sentences in the imperative.
What did I tell you?
The photo.
It's better to wait a while.
Modibo, your pass.
-I don't have it.
Go get it.
I have to go to training, Omar.
Let me pass.
Your pass...
The coach will be furious.
Is he going to hit you?
-Yes.
I don't care.
-What a whiner you are.
He certainly left.
See you tomorrow.
-Yes, see you tomorrow.
On the one hand, there is the guilt.
That's one thing.
But you also have your responsibility.
That's also important.
We all do it in our own way
and I'm not saying anything about yours either.
But I don't run into those things.
Maybe that will come.
I understand that you are not open to it,
but think about it.
There is a reason it happens to you.
The girls saw an opportunity to...
-Claire.
What?
-Hold on.
What?
It is, isn't it?
He treated them to kebabs.
Who treats their students?
After all, wasn't that the occasion?
You are going too far.
Don't worry.
That's just the way she is.
She likes to get straight to the point.
Then she has to take my place.
I fucked up.
At least you tried something.
It will be fine.
Stop bullying in schools now
Don't they say how long it takes?
-Can't find.
Crap.
I know guys like Steve. If he thinks
you did something with his sister...
Stop now.
-Stop what?
We are working on it.
They're going to protect me.
-Who then?
Your principal? The school board
Who is unreachable?
Who, the police?
Do you believe it yourself?
Sorry, I'm worried.
Yes, so do I.
I feel broken.
I will glue you again.
Do you have a tutorial for that?
Hello.
-Couldn't you better stay with the teachers?
Better for whom?
You think that's funny?
-The square is for us, not for teachers.
The square is for everyone.
Apologize.
Why? We haven't done anything.
-I'm waiting.
I'll take care of it.
-Is it that difficult?
I'll lecture them, though.
-For now, you've lost your ball.
We are not allowed to talk to you by the police.
I'm in 306.
Satisfied?
A big mouth too?
Come with me.
You don't know the children here.
Yes, I have no experience.
You have to return the ball. We call
the children and Musil gives it back....
To make a point. It's not
up to you to play your own judge.
Sorry, but no.
I set boundaries.
They need that.
And so do we. They can't do
what they feel like doing.
In theory, you're right.
-In that case...
Watching for you, Seif.
In class you said that the rose
was the female gender.
No.
One student came
with that interpretation.
And you didn't whistle him back?
No, I didn't call him to order....
because his idea was well defendable.
As a teacher, I have to encourage them
to participate...
And not shut them up.
But you are leading the discussion.
No, I don't.
I go by their inspirations
and I try every time
helping them develop their ideas.
So there are no limits?
You can say anything?
We were working on Ronsard.
The poem is about love,
seduction, desire.
What do you expect?
Have you talked about your private life
with your students?
What do you mean?
Do they know you are homosexual?
Do you talk about your love life
while at work?
I am not one of your students,
don't lecture me.
Just answer my questions.
No, I didn't tell them.
That might have helped now.
For this one time.
It's a small group,
but it's going to be great.
Shall we?
-I am just notifying the parents that we are leaving.
Do they get live coverage?
They asked.
They are concerned.
That's understandable, isn't it?
What you said about the Big Bang
was great.
They didn't seem all that interested.
In 10 years, maybe one person will have become an astronaut
become an astronaut and another will still be talking about it.
You have beautiful hands.
They are rough, but beautiful.
I believe I am taking the bus today.
With all these transfers?
-Yes.
I need light.
Will I see you tomorrow?
Good night.
-You too.
You're not angry, are you?
-No.
What is that?
What was that?
Hand over your phone.
-That wasn't me.
Give it to me.
-Give your phone.
Need to see this.
-You have to pay attention to who you are friends with.
How did you...?
Enough. Put those phones away.
That's enough.
So sensual.
Aminata, here.
Get rid of those phones.
Sir...
you dance like my cousin.
What's going on?
It got out of hand.
It's my private life.
Why didn't you tell me
that you were living with a man?
Would that have exonerated me?
Isn't my word enough?
-No. It's not enough.
We take risks
by trusting you.
I am angry with myself.
We unanimously defended you.
That is corporatism.
We have to break those old patterns.
What does it matter who I live with?
-A girl says you harassed her.
Surely that explains something.
In these neighborhoods
I wouldn't count on that.
Homosexuality becomes...
not approved here.
You really need to find a lawyer.
With what money?
My friend and I are broke.
We can use the pot.
-I don't know about that, though.
Then it is as if we are playing our own right
playing.
So what kind of signal are we sending?
Then we don't take her seriously
and maybe she is a victim.
We don't know how it is. You come up with
on, but we don't know anything about you.
You are close with the children,
but keep us at arm's length.
I understand.
You feel hurt.
Sorry.
Shall we vote on the pot?
Good?
Who is in favor?
Who is against it?
Who abstains?
We have 5 for, 6 against.
And 2 abstentions.
Laura.
Leave me alone.
Let's talk.
-I'm all ears.
No?
I don't get it, we were
not strangers to each other, were we?
You could have told.
But maybe you didn't want to.
Or do you like that ambiguity.
Or would you like to be liked.
Sorry about the pot.
Got it. Got your foot.
-I'm scared.
I'm eating it. I'll eat it.
-Go away.
I peed my pants.
Naughty dog. Naughty dog.
The dog is gone. It's finished.
-Come, please.
Can you wipe me off please?
I can't do it alone.
I do.
-I peed my pants, Mommy.
What happened?
It's no big deal.
You're not angry?
-No, dear.
I'm going to eat your bottom.
And hop in the shower.
I called back to say sorry.
I really needed that daycare spot.
I am weak. So weak.
It's no different.
Is that still being done?
My uncle called me...
Muhammad?
-Yes.
He wants to open a hamam
in the suburbs...
and asked if I wanted to become his partner.
What?
I said nothing.
At least it pays.
I'm tired of being broke.
After all they have done to you....
You told me to forgive them, didn't you?
My uncle never
never interfered.
That is also a point of view.
It says something.
Sorry for the interruption.
Next time I won't say anything.
Jeez.
But you're right, it's nothing.
They didn't let you say goodbye
to your father.
Your uncle was there.
-Seriously?
Yes, he didn't say anything.
But we must forgive.
So we forgive.
-I am disgusted with you.
Why are you using this against me now?
Yes, why are you being so irritating.
Did you call your uncle or did he call you?
Especially for the money?
He needs family now.
He wants to leave me.
Covering up.
-Don't be so irritating.
Now you will never be alone.
His uncle will stay with him.
How sad you are.
-Don't leave. He'll come to his senses.
What are you working on, Julien?
He's on your side.
What do you have?
Walid.
Sorry.
Are your friends not there?
Are they too late?
I don't believe they are coming yet.
Are they still in the hallway?
No.
They went to the police.
Yassine...
Do you want to underline the adverbial clauses
underline on the board?
We will help you.
-I don't want to.
What's the matter?
-I just don't want to.
Is there anything?
The others say.
That I'm mad at you,
because I don't agree with them.
Who says that? That's not okay.
Hey Yassine, who said that?
I will get them.
Aren't you ashamed?
-I have nothing to do with it.
Neither do I.
-No, no one has to deal with it.
It wasn't me.
Yassine, please.
Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
There is no deadline for it. It can take 2
to 3 months before you get help.
There is no deadline for it. It can take 2
to 3 months before you get help.
If they want to assist you.
If not, you will not hear anything.
So I'm waiting for an answer
that may never come?
How is the relationship with your director?
-He would help me.
My partner has received death threats.
Can't the director
not report that?
No.
Yep.
How?
-That possibility is there.
But school principals
are in a quandary.
Suppose the school files a report
against a student's parent.
When everyone takes their side,
they revolt.
So anyone can now make
make death threats?
And they are protected too.
-Oh, well.
If you get legal aid, the cost
of the lawyer are covered. Also, this call.
You have to be patient.
35 minutes.
-The prosecution wants to hear several witnesses.
That takes time
and you are not a priority.
Justice is slow
and there are too many cases.
Especially where you teach.
-And what do I do in the meantime?
Lean on your friend.
He is there for you.
Yes, I'm here.
He even pays
my legal fees.
That's all you can do.
Anything else?
No...
That was all.
Please do not hesitate to call.
-Thank you.
I don't understand my grade.
-I don't either.
What is unclear?
-Everything.
A grade for an essay
is always subjective.
Perhaps another teacher would
give a higher grade.
But I think rather a bearing.
Surely because we went to the police?
-You are taking revenge on us.
This is not good.
-You have to be objective.
We had better leave out our names.
-Yes.
It wouldn't matter.
I know your handwriting.
That is not true. You are lying.
Should I give details?
All the sentences are crooked.
You have to formulate your thoughts well.
You can't just put words
stick together
And you make up words.
Schooister does not exist.
How come?
-Modibo, what's so funny?
Everyone has their own troubles.
You know that very well.
What kind of life do you want?
Don't you have any ambitions or hopes?
What does that refer to?
Of course it does.
You can't make that happen.
What?
-You don't.
You don't have to look at me.
Give my pencil back.
You need help, Ms. Bipolar.
Stand up.
Maxime, get up.
-Stand up before I hit you.
Watch out, or I'll beat the shit out of you.
Get up and go with her
to the dean's office.
What?
-At last.
What goes around comes around.
-You reap what you sow.
Do you know what that means?
Out.
Goodbye.
-Goodbye. Thank you, Maxime.
What is that?
I am class representative.
I write everything down for the police.
My mother likes the idea.
-I write.
Never mind.
-No, that's just it.
Is your mother a teacher?
Or a lawyer?
No, but she says you will end up in jail
with rapists and will be raped.
Gadver.
Stand up for yourself.
Your mother should stay out of it.
-Keep my mother out of it.
You started talking about her.
'The teacher bit his lip
like a porn star.'
You ask.
Do you watch porn movies?
No.
But you do know how a porn star
bites his lip?
You don't make that up, you've seen that.
You will fall through. Your mother will be
happy when she hears you watch porn.
What a slut.
-Actually.
What did you say, Modibo?
That she acts very serious and lectures everyone
lectures, but she is a dirty bitch.
That's not how you talk about her.
Apologize.
If you knew what she said about you...
-I don't care.
She says.
-I don't care.
It's not about what you write,
but how.
5 errors per sentence.
This is serious.
For you and me.
Good of you to bring this.
I will keep this mess.
Why?
What for?
Are you still pretending to be behind me now?
-I wouldn't take such a tone.
I take it for you.
-That's not true.
And I know.
I called the school board.
You never sent my letter.
-How dare you?
To tell the truth?
You think only of your scores...
and how the school gains more prestige.
You have nothing to do with these students.
You are just sitting here,
locked in your office.
At first I thought you were afraid,
which is forgivable.
But you don't give a damn.
-Where do you get the courage?
I want to protect you.
So that you don't get a notation.
Even if,
had asked me for my opinion.
Had explained the situation.
So if you don't want
me to sue the school...
file a report on my behalf.
I have asked for a lawyer.
If you don't want a swell...
you better help me.
Really.
Mr. Keller, do you want to say anything else?
Yes, I want Leslie, Ocane and Sihem
no longer come into my class.
I am against that.
All students are entitled to
the same education.
Yes, but they make my work impossible.
They have shut themselves out.
Everyone is suffering.
What do they think about it themselves?
Very good.
Roxana...
what do you think?
How does the class go when they are there?
If you ask me...
-Sorry, ma'am.
I wasn't talking to you.
Roxana, we're listening.
It is true that they are rude
and even insulting.
But not only with the French teacher.
-Roxana...
Wait, Claire.
Let Roxana finish.
You want to take the students seriously,
so why are you gagging her now?
Let's listen to her.
Go ahead.
It would be better.
We didn't hear you.
-It would be better without them.
Did I ask you to say that?
-No.
Samir, what do you think?
-I don't know.
But is Roxana right?
-Yes.
Thanks.
Good. Don't worry,
the 3 students are still being taught.
And maybe they'll learn something
with these tailored lessons.
Claire, what kind of grades do they have with you?
Sihem: one.
Ocane, three.
All right, and what's your comment?
'Can do much more.'
'Can do much more.'
Very original.
Do you ever put anything personal with it?
Now are you going to tell me how to work?
-Yes, that should sting.
Are you not now throwing oil on the fire
by excluding them?
Here we go again, ma'am.
I'm tired of hearing that.
Let's not fool ourselves.
That might help.
I have Leslie's little brother.
-Kylian.
That's right.
They are all talking
about persecution.
Prosecution?
Use it as a learning opportunity.
You don't see the truth until
When you have heard both sides.
Perhaps a little reminder.
We are, after all, future citizens
forming?
We can set up a system
so that the girls are not punished.
That's my question, too.
They can work in Nora's office
and I judge their work.
Impartial.
Let's try that
and then we'll see how it goes.
That was the last time
you spoke of me.
Excuse me?
Keep my name out of it.
And you say that?
While you say terrible things
about me?
And pressured classmates to lie?
Come.
-Let go of me.
He thinks I'm joking.
I'll tell you what I said.
That I didn't give you the attention
that you needed.
And I'm sorry about that.
Hey.
-Is that him?
Never mind. Let's go.
Faggot.
What did you say?
-Pissy.
Don't, Walid.
Release him.
-Hold on.
Stop!
-Loose, I said.
I know where to find you.
Go away.
-Okay.
Don't interfere.
This is not over yet.
Don't worry.
Do you know what he said?
He knows where we live.
Should I translate the rest? Or do you know
how to say "faggot" in Arabic?
How to do this now?
-Do you mean to go back?
Then go.
Get your legs broken after school.
Look me in the eye
And tell me you're not going back.
It is mid-year,
I'm not being replaced.
Sorry, I forgot that you are indispensable.
Without Mr. Keller, the world stands still.
Is setting yourself apart wrong?
- Of course.
You are stroking your own ego.
I want to be the teacher that stays with you.
One that changes lives.
Like the one who has
changed my life.
Sir?
You have to go.
Please go.
Sir, I...
Go back to your classmates.
I don't know what to do.
Go, Leslie.
You can talk to anyone,
but not with me.
At home...
they talk about nothing else.
I can't stand it anymore.
Do you think I'm happy?
I was wrong...
but it's too late now to
tell anyone.
I am afraid of my brother.
When I told my mother,
she told me to keep my mouth shut.
She is also afraid of him.
He scares us when he is angry.
You must hate me.
No.
Caution.
I think Kylian and his friends
did it.
Did you see it?
-It's clear.
Or Ocane and Sihem
and students who support them.
In their eyes,
we are protecting a criminal.
Some parents want to call the press.
-What?
I can't stand this anymore.
Julien, do something.
Me?
I don't know, but because of you
we're in this situation.
Suicide, perhaps?
Shall we vote?
Who is in favor?
Who is against?
-Hold on.
It's not funny.
Who abstains?
Staying calm.
It is an exercise.
Let's stay calm.
Youssef, close that curtain.
Erica, you the front one.
Pretend it's a burglary.
As if we are being attacked.
Form a circle with the tables.
Forward.
Listen. Please.
Hey, soon someone will get hurt.
Please, stop.
This is dangerous.
Hey, and now quiet.
Another person is injured.
Enough.
Listen, please.
No.
Why did you open the door?
We're all dead because of you.
Do you hear me?
Do you understand what I am saying?
We are all dead because of you.
We are all dead.
Mr. Keller, let him go.
Let him go.
Everyone out.
Keep walking, please.
He opened the door.
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