Entre Les Murs The Class

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00:01:22 - Hi!
00:01:24 And you?
00:01:25 Stephane... Francois...
00:01:28 - Still on the team?
00:01:37 Hello.
00:01:42 - This one?
00:01:56 Hi, I'm Herve.
00:01:58 A sports teacher here for 3 years.
00:02:01 Welcome to all our new colleagues.
00:02:03 The students can be tough...
00:02:06 but they're good kids.
00:02:10 Hi, I'm Olivier.
00:02:12 I teach physical science...
00:02:14 and I've been here for 4 years.
00:02:18 I'm Patrick,
00:02:20 and I teach multiplication tables,
00:02:24 and sometimes mathematics!
00:02:26 I've been at this school
00:02:28 for a number of years.
00:02:30 Hello, I'm Anne.
00:02:34 I teach English.
00:02:36 I'm looking for my new colleagues.
00:02:39 Hi, I'm Isabelle
00:02:41 Nice to meet you.
00:02:42 I'm Christiane.
00:02:44 I'm Frederic,
00:02:48 and I used to work
00:02:50 I'm happy to be in the city now.
00:02:54 I'm Julie, the year supervisor.
00:02:57 and wish you a good year.
00:03:00 I'm Aline and I'm the cook
00:03:03 I'd like to welcome you all.
00:03:05 Thank you, Aline!
00:03:09 Hello. I'm Gilles,
00:03:13 for many years
00:03:17 I'm retiring at the end of this year
00:03:22 I'd like to wish the new arrivals
00:03:28 I'm Francois
00:03:31 And I'm starting
00:03:34 Welcome everybody.
00:03:44 We'll meet up at midday...
00:03:46 in the canteen for a drink
00:04:01 You get Wednesday like you wanted!
00:04:05 We could swap our classes
00:04:09 Nice, nice...
00:04:11 Not nice, not nice at all.
00:04:13 He's nice.
00:04:15 Not nice, watch him.
00:04:18 Nice, not nice.
00:04:21 She's not nice at all.
00:04:31 Arthur, your cap.
00:04:35 Good morning.
00:04:39 That's my place.
00:04:43 Get lost!
00:05:11 Calm down now!
00:05:16 Stop stirring things up
00:05:17 Remove your hood, please
00:05:19 You two back there,
00:05:22 - One up front.
00:05:24 Let's get one thing clear...
00:05:32 We waste 5 minutes
00:05:36 5 coming up, 5 setting down:
00:05:38 15 minutes out of hour
00:05:40 Do you realize
00:05:43 With 25 hours a week
00:05:44 and 30 weeks in the year,
00:05:46 we lose thousands of minutes.
00:05:48 In other schools,
00:05:52 Imagine how far ahead they get
00:05:56 Figure it out!
00:05:57 We never do an hour.
00:05:59 Hand up to speak.
00:06:03 We never do an hour
00:06:05 Teachers say we do an hours class
00:06:12 8.30 to 9.25 doesn't make an hour.
00:06:15 All right it's 55 minutes.
00:06:17 That’s an important point
00:06:20 Stop saying other schools do an hour
00:06:25 All I'm saying is that
00:06:28 To start with,
00:06:31 take out a sheet of paper,
00:06:33 fold it in two so that it can stand
00:06:36 on the edge of your desk clearly
00:06:39 and using block capitals,
00:06:42 write your full name.
00:06:45 Why write our names?
00:06:47 To know who you are
00:06:48 - But you know us!
00:06:51 Esmeralda,
00:06:55 Be happy. That way
00:06:59 I'm not doing it
00:07:00 I won't if you don't
00:07:03 You're right
00:07:04 For those of you who don’t know me,
00:07:09 - A marine?
00:07:12 Corny!
00:07:14 He wiped you out, sir
00:07:17 Come on, it shouldn’t take so long
00:07:22 Five minutes to write a name
00:07:25 It's ridiculous
00:07:49 A biscuit for the firs day?
00:07:51 I'm OK, thanks
00:07:55 Rachel, a biscuit will buck you up
00:08:03 All right. "Witty"
00:08:07 That's word
00:08:10 Are there any other words
00:08:12 that you don't understand?
00:08:15 The word "condescension"
00:08:19 Yes, that's a complicated word.
00:08:21 Do you have any idea
00:08:23 what that might mean?
00:08:25 A vague idea but I'm not sure
00:08:28 You're not sure?
00:08:30 We'll talk about that later then
00:08:33 - Yes, Damien
00:08:36 Argentine. What does that mean?
00:08:39 It's people who live in Argentina.
00:08:42 Right, the inhabitants of Argentina
00:08:44 Of course not
00:08:47 Damien, who lives in Argentina?
00:08:50 The Argentines
00:08:51 In a soccer match
00:08:54 are called...
00:08:56 Footballers
00:08:59 Let's move on
00:09:00 Any other difficult words
00:09:05 Henriette
00:09:07 Is there anything
00:09:14 "Henceforth".
00:09:17 "Henceforth".
00:09:18 "Henceforth"
00:09:20 Thanks for the prompt, Samantha.
00:09:26 I think that will do,
00:09:30 All right. Austrian
00:09:33 Wey was the one
00:09:37 Yes, Esmeralda.
00:09:38 We all know what "Austrian" is.
00:09:40 - People from Austria.
00:09:44 Maybe, but everyone else knows!
00:09:46 We get the message. You didn't
00:09:50 ...so you're not really
00:09:54 But everyone knows
00:09:56 Nobody's perfect.
00:10:00 - "Austrian" is not a very,
00:10:03 It refers to someone
00:10:06 which is pretty tiny country.
00:10:09 We can live without the word.
00:10:11 Can anyone name a famous Austrian?
00:10:15 Mozart.
00:10:19 - Who?
00:10:21 - "Wol Fung" maybe if he
00:10:25 Any other famous Austrians?
00:10:28 Austria could vanish
00:10:32 Seriously, it's south of Germany.
00:10:36 You'll see where it is.
00:10:38 Souleymane,
00:10:39 ...can you note the words too?
00:10:42 I forgot my things.
00:10:43 No one can land you some paper...
00:10:46 I'll do it at home.
00:10:49 You'll do it at home. Sure you will.
00:10:51 Only work at home.
00:10:53 I'm serious!
00:10:55 If I could be sure of that...
00:10:59 Don't worry. It'll be ok
00:11:02 Let's move on to "succulent".
00:11:05 "Succulent" is a word that we'll try
00:11:09 What's is "succulent"?
00:11:10 Suck
00:11:12 Suck off.
00:11:15 Very funny, Boubacar.
00:11:17 Very witty indeed,
00:11:20 Here's a sentence...
00:11:22 ...with "succulent".
00:11:24 "Bill enjoys a succulent...
00:11:31 ...cheeseburger. "
00:11:32 Cheeseburgers stink!
00:11:35 - Who said that?
00:11:37 Why "cheeseburger"?
00:11:39 Well, since you say that, you
00:11:45 Maybe, but they're crap.
00:11:47 OK, but what I just said
00:11:51 - What does that mean?
00:11:53 The penny thing...
00:11:57 To make the penny drop,
00:11:58 No one knows the expression?
00:12:01 If the penny drops,
00:12:03 When I say,
00:12:05 if cheeseburger stink
00:12:10 that should help you see
00:12:13 - What's with the Bills?
00:12:16 The name Bill.
00:12:18 You always use weird names.
00:12:20 Weird? A recent US President
00:12:24 Why don't you use Aissata
00:12:28 You always use whitey names.
00:12:30 What names?
00:12:31 - Honky names.
00:12:35 Honkies, Frenchies, frogs.
00:12:38 You're not French?
00:12:39 No, I'm not French.
00:12:41 I didn't know.
00:12:43 I am, but not proud of it.
00:12:44 Fine, I'm not either
00:12:47 Why use these names?
00:12:49 Khoumba, if I start choosing names
00:12:54 to suit all your origins, it'll
00:12:56 Just change a little!
00:13:00 What do you suggest?
00:13:02 Aissata! Fatou, no!
00:13:05 - No, Aissata.
00:13:36 Excuse me. You have class 4/3
00:13:40 I'm class supervisor too.
00:13:41 Know what book you'll be reading?
00:13:45 No, I haven't decided.
00:13:48 In history I'll start with
00:13:53 If you want to link into that,
00:13:59 The Enlightenment will
00:14:03 How about Voltaire? Is he tough?
00:14:06 He's not easy.
00:14:08 Candide, is simple...
00:14:10 Not in their year
00:14:12 Zadig...
00:14:14 Yes, but it'd be tough
00:14:51 You have 20 seconds.
00:14:53 No, we've not finished yet!
00:14:55 We've not finished yet!
00:14:57 We can't spend 2 hours on the
00:15:03 Dalla, I can give you the time.
00:15:09 Sir, my pen keeps leaking!
00:15:11 - It's crap
00:15:13 Me!
00:15:15 Rabah!
00:15:16 Ask before you stand.
00:15:20 - May I?
00:15:24 - Gently, Ok...
00:15:27 He touched her tits!
00:15:28 Just give him the handkerchief.
00:15:31 Spare us your comments.
00:15:34 God dam pedophile!
00:15:37 - Quiet!
00:15:40 Why the imperfect indicative?
00:15:45 Cut it out!
00:15:48 - Why not just imperfect?
00:15:51 All right, Esmeralda,
00:15:54 If I knew, I wouldn't ask.
00:15:58 I can imagine. Anyone know why we
00:16:03 Why not just the imperfect?
00:16:05 Nassim?
00:16:08 Go on, wash them and get it over with.
00:16:11 Make it quick.
00:16:12 He'll take a week!
00:16:15 - I'll go with him.
00:16:18 The imperfect indicative is
00:16:21 different than another imperfect
00:16:24 Which imperfect is that?
00:16:27 Agam?
00:16:29 Exactly.
00:16:31 The Imperfect subjunctive.
00:16:37 I don't believe it, Khoumba,
00:16:40 I may be wrong...
00:16:44 I think so too.
00:16:45 - I were
00:16:47 From the verb "to werr"
00:16:49 - I don't know...
00:16:51 I were, we were, you were
00:16:54 All right. Not bad but you use it
00:16:58 You vaguely recall
00:17:03 Imagine I say:
00:17:05 "He insist...
00:17:08 "that I be... "
00:17:12 Let's say "in shape".
00:17:15 What is "be" in that example?
00:17:18 The present subjunctive.
00:17:20 Very good. For the imperfect
00:17:24 we follow the sequence of tenses
00:17:28 "He insisted... "
00:17:29 - "He insisted that I... "
00:17:32 - Were.
00:17:34 You really think I'll tell my mom:
00:17:37 "He insisted that I were'd been in shape?
00:17:40 Not I were'd been.
00:17:44 "That I were in shape"
00:17:46 - The sequence of tenses.
00:17:49 I was right!
00:17:52 "I were".
00:17:54 Will you let me answer the question?
00:17:57 If you care.
00:18:00 - Before mastering something,
00:18:04 you're telling me it's no use.
00:18:07 Start by mastering it,
00:18:10 then you can call its use into question.
00:18:14 Sir, why are you criticizing us?
00:18:16 They're right, that's the way
00:18:20 Even my gran didn't say that.
00:18:23 Or your great granddad
00:18:26 No it isn't.
00:18:28 It is!
00:18:29 It's bourgeois...
00:18:31 Tell me, when was the last time
00:18:36 you heard someone talk like that?
00:18:37 Yesterday, with friends,
00:18:41 No, someone normal!
00:18:42 All right, all right.
00:18:45 The people on the streets...
00:18:48 Can I reply?
00:18:52 Yep.
00:18:53 I'll talk this over, but calmly.
00:18:56 All right, not everyone talks that way.
00:19:00 In fact, people who do are pretty rare.
00:19:03 I'd even say only snobs...
00:19:05 ...use the imperfect subjunctive.
00:19:09 What's a snob?
00:19:11 Snobs are slightly affected,
00:19:15 who tend to put on airs.
00:19:17 Homosexuals?
00:19:20 No, not homosexuals...
00:19:23 You can be affected and refined
00:19:25 without being homosexual.
00:19:28 In any case,
00:19:30 this register may seem
00:19:34 and even bourgeois.
00:19:37 But these different registers exist
00:19:40 ...as I keep telling you,
00:19:43 ...you need to be able to use them
00:19:47 ...Familiar, current, formal,
00:19:49 Move between them
00:19:52 How do we know what's written
00:19:56 Why is a word more one for one register?
00:19:59 Normally, that's something
00:20:02 that you pick up as you go along
00:20:06 You need to use intuition.
00:20:09 What's this?
00:20:11 Intuition is when you can't use thinking
00:20:15 When you can't really...
00:20:18 It's not knowing
00:20:21 When you sense things
00:20:24 What if you don't sense?
00:20:27 If you don't sense them, well…
00:20:29 You gain intuition
00:20:33 That's when you learn to distinguish...
00:20:36 almost automatically
00:20:40 - Souleymane wants to say something.
00:20:43 What does he want to say?
00:20:45 Go on!
00:20:46 Calm down
00:20:50 Cut it out. No fighting
00:20:52 - I'll whop you
00:20:55 What's wrong? Boubacar, turn around.
00:21:00 - What is it?
00:21:02 - Apparently not.
00:21:07 If I tell you,
00:21:10 Guantanamo! Guantanamo!
00:21:11 I'll be tased!
00:21:13 You won't be tased.
00:21:15 - You have a question?
00:21:17 So ask it
00:21:18 - It's too wicked
00:21:21 It's the pits for you
00:21:24 - I have your word?
00:21:25 This is what I heard, ok?
00:21:29 People say you like men.
00:21:37 I didn't say it!
00:21:39 - Who says that?
00:21:41 They say Mr. Marin likes men"
00:21:44 Others say that, not you?
00:21:46 - You not interested?
00:21:48 - So why do you ask?
00:21:51 I'm spokesman
00:21:52 - But you don't care?
00:21:57 - So is it true?
00:22:00 Homosexual isn’t an insult, sir.
00:22:04 You say it isn't but it seems
00:22:06 You find it odd, men liking men.
00:22:10 Maybe it is, I don't know
00:22:14 No, it's not. Feel better now?
00:22:16 Yeah? Sure.
00:22:20 Sorry to disappoint you.
00:22:24 All right, if Souleymane doesn't mind
00:22:27 now he's settle his hang-ups,
00:22:29 let's get back
00:22:37 Yeah, like that! Not bad
00:22:45 - What are you doing?
00:22:47 - What's up?
00:22:52 Who asked you? Look at your mug
00:22:55 - It's fucking ok!
00:22:57 then we'll see
00:22:59 Go on, show me your backs
00:23:01 - These guys suck.
00:23:04 - Classy display
00:23:07 - Got one for me?
00:23:09 - How much?
00:23:11 Stop thinking I'm broke like you!
00:23:19 She screwed up there
00:23:22 No the verb's swim. Swimmed.
00:23:32 Justine! "Swimmed"!
00:23:37 Justine, work it out yourself
00:23:41 Swummed. That's better,
00:23:45 Swammed!
00:23:50 She put swemmed
00:23:55 - Ok, thank you
00:23:59 You can sit down
00:24:02 Let's see.
00:24:03 Let's see
00:24:05 She can’t write
00:24:07 She can’t write? Can you, Rabah?
00:24:10 - You bet
00:24:11 Conjugate it properly
00:24:16 - Swummed
00:24:18 Continue.
00:24:22 Swammed
00:24:24 Wrong again
00:24:28 Just kidding
00:24:31 - It’s not like that
00:24:36 Without an I
00:24:38 Right, no I
00:24:40 Why make fun of Justine,
00:24:43 when you can’t do better?
00:24:46 Justine wasn’t so wrong
00:24:49 That’s enough
00:24:55 You cant focus for more
00:24:58 like 3 year olds
00:25:00 People aged 14 or 15
00:25:04 If I ask a question
00:25:07 Your kidding around goes too far!
00:25:10 Not at all
00:25:11 - Everyone thinks so
00:25:14 Everyone thinks so
00:25:17 No, everyone!
00:25:18 I think you push it.
00:25:21 If I cut you some slack,
00:25:27 You go too far!
00:25:29 And you know why
00:25:34 I’m sick of these clowns!
00:25:38 I can’t take any more
00:25:41 They’re nothing,
00:25:44 they look right through you
00:25:48 They cat stay in their shit
00:25:50 I’m not going to help them
00:25:53 They’re so basic, so insincere
00:25:56 ...always looking for trouble
00:25:58 Go ahead, guys
00:25:59 ...Stay in your crap neighborhood
00:26:02 You’ll be here all yours lives
00:26:06 Ill see the principal and tell him
00:26:11 No more technology
00:26:15 It’s been three months now and
00:26:19 Have you seen them in the yard?
00:26:23 They’re all over each other,
00:26:27 It’s crazy. It’s the same in class
00:26:28 Kevin spent a whole hour doing
00:26:33 I’ve never seen the like
00:26:41 Enough, no more!
00:26:44 We’re not animals!
00:26:53 Sorry I’m…
00:26:56 It’s dumb.
00:27:02 Come on. Let's get some air
00:27:15 One extract isn’t a lot to read
00:27:17 No one did it?
00:27:22 We’re wasting time here
00:27:25 Let’s read it again then
00:27:28 Who wants to read?
00:27:32 Great! Excellent work
00:27:36 Khoumba, go on.
00:27:38 No way.
00:27:40 You won’t read?
00:27:42 I don’t want to
00:27:44 The class revolves
00:27:47 - I don’t want to read
00:27:51 What did Khoumba just do?
00:27:54 - Wey?
00:27:56 I meant her attitude,
00:27:59 Insolence.
00:28:01 That’s right, you’re an expert
00:28:07 You’re all angrulo with me
00:28:10 What is this?
00:28:12 Try saying it in French. What am I?
00:28:16 Angrulo
00:28:17 Say it in everyday French
00:28:19 - You’ve got it in for me
00:28:25 I just want you to read
00:28:27 I have the right to ask you
00:28:30 Don’t you think so?
00:28:33 No one has read it
00:28:34 and you’re picking on me.
00:28:36 I’m not. I want to work
00:28:38 and I’ve chosen you
00:28:41 Drop it.
00:28:42 Shut up and start reading
00:28:45 I won’t read
00:28:46 You tell me to shut up,
00:28:50 What’s what?
00:28:52 Make your mind up,
00:28:53 Think it through
00:28:55 Well talk it over after class
00:28:57 It won’t be fun
00:28:59 You won’t say that later
00:29:02 Esmeralda, are you on strike too
00:29:07 It’s her life
00:29:08 In that case, will you read for us?
00:29:11 I'd be delighted to
00:29:13 All right, were listening
00:29:15 "Dear Kitty
00:29:16 I’m known as a bundle
00:29:20 "As I’ve told you several times...
00:29:22 ..."my soul is split in two
00:29:25 "my mocking approach to
00:29:28 ..."On one side
00:29:30 my exuberant cheerfulness
00:29:31 ..."and my ability
00:29:35 "By that I mean not seeing
00:29:39 ..."giving a kiss, embracing someone,
00:29:42 ..."or telling a tasteless joke
00:29:45 "That side lies in wait
00:29:48 ..." which is more beautiful,
00:29:53 "The truth is that no one knows,
00:29:55 ..."Anne's better side...
00:29:58 ..."and that's why most people...
00:30:00 ..."can't stand me.
00:30:01 "I can be an amusing clown
00:30:05 ..."but then everyone
00:30:09 "has had enough of me,
00:30:12 ..."So the nice Anne has never once,
00:30:14 ..."been seen in company
00:30:15 "But, in her loneliness,
00:30:19 "My best to you. Anne Franck.
00:30:22 It ends here. Why?
00:30:23 Because the police turned up
00:30:27 ...where they were hiding
00:30:30 She died shortly after
00:30:31 ...That's what I asked earlier
00:30:35 I learn about Anne Frank
00:30:38 because she talks about herself
00:30:42 When I ask you to write
00:30:46 ...I'll expect the same.
00:30:48 ...In other words, to learn things
00:30:52 ...You can talk about facts...
00:30:55 ...that will allow
00:31:00 Yes, Lucie?
00:31:02 What we write
00:31:05 won't be as gripping as...
00:31:10 Our lives aren't as gripping.
00:31:14 Juliette?
00:31:16 Someone aged 70
00:31:20 ...but we have nothing to tell at 13,
00:31:25 At 14, 15 or even 13
00:31:28 - Less then someone aged 70
00:31:34 - OK
00:31:35 It’s funny. You don’t think
00:31:39 We just come to school, go home,
00:31:43 You come to school, eat, sleep, fine
00:31:46 The bare facts of your life are dull
00:31:49 But what you feel is interesting
00:31:53 Maybe, but I’m interested
00:31:56 That’s different
00:31:58 Why is it different?
00:32:00 Because you're a teacher.
00:32:03 It’s not the teacher talking.
00:32:05 - It’s the human being
00:32:09 I think you’re only saying that
00:32:13 ...but its not true.
00:32:16 It isn’t? What isn’t true?
00:32:17 The fact that you’re interested
00:32:22 So I’m not interested at all
00:32:24 ...and I’m pushing at this
00:32:26 ...to convince you its interesting?
00:32:29 Not as much as you say
00:32:32 Maybe I am exaggerating a little.
00:32:35 It’s only natural since
00:32:39 But, deep down, I’m totally sincere
00:32:41 Why it is such a problem for you
00:32:45 ...to talk about your lives?
00:32:48 Well there stuff...
00:32:51 There’s private stuff.
00:32:53 Of course
00:32:55 What could be hard to say
00:33:00 Burak.
00:33:01 - We may be ashamed
00:33:05 Yes, it has to do with shame.
00:33:07 Things you find it hard to say
00:33:13 On your life, when were you ashamed?
00:33:15 You can be ashamed of pal's mom...
00:33:19 Why? Because you find her ugly?
00:33:23 No. For instance, Rabah's mom,
00:33:26 She offered me lunch but I refused
00:33:29 because I was ashamed
00:33:31 Ashamed to eat with her?
00:33:33 Because it’s beneath you?
00:33:35 I don’t understand, Tell me why.
00:33:38 I’m ashamed to eat with her
00:33:42 You never eat with people who
00:33:45 I mean, she’s not my girlfriend!
00:33:49 You can only eat with
00:33:53 Tell me why. I’m interested
00:33:56 I can’t explain it.
00:33:58 I always hang out with Rabah
00:34:02 so I respect his mom
00:34:05 I don’t eat in front of her
00:34:07 So if Boubacar eats in front of us
00:34:11 No, it’s not that!
00:34:15 - You can’t understand.
00:34:18 You just can’t understand.
00:34:21 Rabah?
00:34:22 I was at a party with Camemberters
00:34:25 Camemberters?
00:34:27 Yeah, like you
00:34:28 What's a Camemberter?
00:34:29 Someone who stinks of cheese
00:34:32 So the people at the party
00:34:36 They were all in suits and ties.
00:34:38 I was in my baggies and
00:34:41 You were ashamed?
00:34:43 Because of the looks
00:34:45 They were embarrassed because of you
00:34:47 ...and you felt the same
00:34:49 They weren’t embarrassed
00:34:51 They looked at me
00:34:54 You are an E.T.!
00:34:55 "Why’s that Arab here?"
00:34:57 Ok, so it was a race thing
00:34:59 I don’t know
00:35:02 But the snacks were bacon-flavored
00:35:07 So I... abstained
00:35:10 Right. Bacon, ham... Ok, I get it
00:35:14 Wey...
00:35:15 Young people now have no shame.
00:35:18 Young people now? Like you?
00:35:20 Yeah
00:35:21 - Drop your briefs!
00:35:25 It’s normal. Always normal
00:35:28 Are you like them?
00:35:29 - No.
00:35:31 Yes, ashamed of them.
00:35:36 I’ll waste your ugly mug!
00:35:40 Anyone can speak, but
00:35:43 So why are you ashamed for them?
00:35:46 They have no shame
00:35:49 They yell, they hit each other.
00:35:52 bother others. No shame
00:35:54 Wey, aren’t you confusing
00:35:56 shame and discipline?
00:35:58 You find the others...
00:36:00 rowdy and impolite.
00:36:02 It can be shameful too
00:36:05 Louise?
00:36:06 You can be ashamed of your appearance
00:36:09 Absolutely
00:36:11 Tell me Louise
00:36:14 what are you ashamed of?
00:36:19 My ears
00:36:21 Your ears?
00:36:22 Can we see? You’re ashamed of your ears?
00:36:26 What’s wrong with them?
00:36:28 They stick out
00:36:30 - You think they stick out
00:36:33 I think that covers it all.
00:36:35 You have all you need
00:36:38 Take out your exercise books.
00:36:42 Note the following exercise
00:36:50 It’s very simple:
00:37:00 A self-portrait
00:37:02 I don’t want your life story
00:37:05 Describe yourself and your personality.
00:37:09 We’ll read them in class
00:37:11 ...and see how we can use them
00:37:24 Khoumba.
00:37:26 You know I want to see you
00:37:34 Give me your report book
00:37:36 Why?
00:37:37 You know why.
00:37:45 No, give it to me. Politely.
00:37:48 That’s enough now
00:37:50 Put your photo on it
00:37:58 Is it normal to refuse to read
00:38:00 when teacher asks you to?
00:38:03 There’s others in the class.
00:38:05 I can’t turn a blind eye to this.
00:38:07 Can I?
00:38:09 OK.
00:38:13 What happened this summer?
00:38:17 What happened during the vacation?
00:38:19 - I didn’t see you
00:38:21 I’m intrigued.
00:38:22 At the end of the year in June
00:38:24 ...we’d gotten on pretty well together
00:38:27 You participated in class.
00:38:29 Since September,
00:38:32 You’re not cooperative,
00:38:34 ...You keep sulking,
00:38:38 I don’t like reading now.
00:38:41 No, I won’t hurry!
00:38:50 Explain.
00:38:51 Why have things changed
00:38:54 I can’t stay a kid forever
00:38:57 So it’s a kid thing to cooperate?
00:39:00 That's it
00:39:03 Of course, when you work, it's
00:39:07 I haven’t finished.
00:39:09 My moms waiting for me
00:39:10 I want an apology first
00:39:13 An apology for what you did
00:39:16 "I apologize for
00:39:18 Sorry. Ok?
00:39:19 No, not sorry.
00:39:22 "I apologize for being insolent"
00:39:24 Go ahead
00:39:27 "I apologize, sir"
00:39:29 - "No, I apologize
00:39:32 Be sincere. I want a real apology
00:39:34 Can you hurry up, please?
00:39:36 - My moms waiting
00:39:39 Let’s deal with this
00:39:40 I want a sincere apology
00:39:42 ...that’ll stand for the rest of the year
00:39:45 We won’t go on like this
00:39:47 I apologize for being insolent.
00:39:52 More conviction!
00:39:54 I’m not saying it 50 times
00:39:56 - You two,
00:39:59 We’re waiting
00:40:01 Hurry, I’m listening
00:40:03 I apologize for being insolent.
00:40:06 May I go now, please?
00:40:15 I didn’t mean it
00:40:28 Two weeks ago, at the last meeting
00:40:32 the teachers suggested
00:40:34 introducing a penalty point system
00:40:38 ...based on the driving license system
00:40:42 If student broke a rule
00:40:45 ...they would lose points
00:40:47 As its teachers idea,
00:40:50 Since last September...
00:40:55 ...we’ve noticed an increase
00:40:58 Punishment has no effect
00:41:01 So we had the idea
00:41:02 ...of a penalty system
00:41:04 The students would have
00:41:08 and depending on the misdeed
00:41:13 And when they run out of points?
00:41:15 They go before the disciplinary committee.
00:41:18 As a parents representative...
00:41:21 ...this is typical
00:41:26 You always condemn the students...
00:41:29 ...but never praise them
00:41:31 They earn praise on their own
00:41:33 They do it with their grades,
00:41:37 and we do it in staff meetings...
00:41:39 ...by encouraging them to work.
00:41:42 There’s the honor roll,
00:41:46 that all counts.
00:41:48 In your system
00:41:50 ...you take away points for misdeeds
00:41:52 but why not further
00:41:54 ...and give points to those
00:41:57 Like gold stars.
00:41:59 I’m all for praising the students.
00:42:02 but if student collect points
00:42:06 ...That leaves room
00:42:10 ...we can’t control
00:42:11 Without going as far...
00:42:14 as these imaginary 34 points
00:42:15 ...six points to start with,
00:42:19 means they can cause trouble
00:42:22 Losing a point or two
00:42:26 It can create
00:42:30 For me, the ideas
00:42:33 In that case,
00:42:35 ...we could find a punishment
00:42:37 ...where the students
00:42:42 But why bother with the points
00:42:46 It’s tricky
00:42:48 - What you call a sense of impunity
00:42:50 ...When you’re dealing
00:42:54 that are cut and dried,
00:42:58 you can’t adapt them to each case
00:43:01 I don’t agree
00:43:03 The rules apply in the same way
00:43:05 ...to all the students
00:43:07 They break them, they’re punished
00:43:09 If not, why bother with rules?
00:43:12 Dealing with extremely strict rules
00:43:15 ...creates the greatest tension...
00:43:17 Take cell phones
00:43:18 We agreed on a rule...
00:43:22 ...that cell phones
00:43:23 Sorry, but I break that rule
00:43:26 ...because it wasn’t problem for me
00:43:28 There’s room to be tolerant.
00:43:32 The reign of the arbitrary.
00:43:34 No, the law
00:43:37 We could talk all night
00:43:40 We have other topics to tackle.
00:43:43 In particular, one vital issue,
00:43:48 a very sensitive one,
00:43:52 It’s a sensitive issue, all right
00:43:55 There’s a real problem this year...
00:44:01 ...The price of a coffee has gone up
00:44:05 to 50 centimes
00:44:07 That may seem petty...
00:44:09 ...but with several coffees a day,
00:44:11 ...at 8, 10 or 4
00:44:14 it works out a lot
00:44:18 ...So we've clubbed together
00:44:22 - That way we can drink
00:44:26 ...without having to count.
00:44:30 - Mr. Pierre will be delighted
00:44:34 - First of all, this machine
00:44:41 to replace a machine
00:44:41 ...that needed the intervention of...
00:44:43 ...an outside company for restocking
00:44:46 ...repairs etc.
00:44:50 And not at all profitable
00:44:52 We switched to the new machine,
00:44:56 I’m sorry to hear that!
00:44:58 And so we increased
00:45:00 ...the price of coffee by ten centimes.
00:45:04 The thing has to be
00:45:08 - Nobody’s shocked?
00:45:38 - Good evening. Don’t move
00:45:41 We haven’t finished
00:45:57 " Respect
00:46:00 " Adolescents
00:46:03 ..." because of threats...
00:46:06 ..." or the fear of having problems
00:46:08 " For starters, I respect you...
00:46:10 ..." and respect must be mutual
00:46:13 For instance,
00:46:16 ..." so why do you say I am?
00:46:20 " I’ve always respected you
00:46:22 ..." so I don’t understand
00:46:27 " I know you have it in for me
00:46:33 " I shall sit at the back...
00:46:35 ..." to avoid any other conflicts.
00:46:39 " unless you come looking for them.
00:46:42 " I admit I can be insolent...
00:46:44 ..." but only if provoked.
00:46:47 " I wont look at you again,.
00:46:49 " so you cant say
00:46:53 " In theory, in French class,
00:46:55 ..." you talk about French,
00:46:58 ..." or girls periods.
00:47:01 " And so, from now on,
00:47:02 ..." I wont spell to you again.. "
00:47:05 Signed Khoumba.
00:47:07 - What is it?
00:47:09 - A secret?
00:47:11 It won’t stay a secret for long.
00:47:18 Esmeralda,
00:47:21 No reason.
00:47:23 I felt like it.
00:47:25 - A problem?
00:47:28 No problem.
00:47:30 I wanted a change of scene.
00:47:39 Ok, that’s enough.
00:47:42 No, sir, please!
00:47:45 Please, sir!
00:47:47 You’re just copying
00:47:49 You’ve had plenty of time
00:47:54 Esmeralda.
00:47:55 I have to?
00:47:58 Yes, absolutely.
00:48:03 My name is Esmeralda Ouertani.
00:48:05 I'm 14...
00:48:06 ...I live on Allee du Pere Dhuit...
00:48:09 ...Paris 20,
00:48:11 ...with my two parents and
00:48:14 Later,
00:48:15 ...I’d like to be a policewoman...
00:48:17 ...because people say
00:48:21 ...and so we need good ones.
00:48:23 If not, I’d like to be a rapper...
00:48:26 ...and I’m fan of Bakar, Medine,
00:48:29 ...Younes, Marvin and Mafiak1 Fry.
00:48:32 Otherwise,
00:48:33 I like eating, sleeping
00:48:37 Or rather?
00:48:39 - The neighborhood.
00:48:41 When you write,
00:48:43 you use the standard style...
00:48:45 Don’t make me correct you.
00:48:48 Wey, go on.
00:48:52 My names Wey, I’m Chinese.
00:48:55 I’m 15, I have two sisters,
00:48:58 My hobby is playing video games
00:49:00 at least 4 hours a day.
00:49:04 I find it hard
00:49:06 It’s so hard expressing myself...
00:49:09 ...that others don’t understand me.
00:49:12 That’s why I don’t communicate much.
00:49:16 I hardly ever go out.
00:49:20 The environment doesn’t suit me here
00:49:25 ...but i don’t know what.
00:49:27 Allergic to yourself, that’s what.
00:49:30 That’s good, Wey.
00:49:31 I feel I know you better...
00:49:34 ...after hearing your self portrait.
00:49:37 That’s the goal. To tell us things.
00:49:42 He’s just happens to be good,
00:49:44 No, not at all.
00:49:46 I can congratulate Wey
00:49:48 and I'd gladly congratulate you,
00:49:50 if you manage to do it well.
00:49:53 Rabah, read us...
00:49:55 …your self portrait
00:49:56 How can I congratulate you
00:49:59 I don’t need that.
00:50:00 Make your mind up
00:50:02 We’re listening.
00:50:04 My name's Rabah. I’m 14.
00:50:06 I listen to rap.
00:50:08 I love my village in Kabylia
00:50:12 I like music, rap and slam.
00:50:15 I have two brothers
00:50:18 I don’t like tramps.
00:50:20 I like Zidane.
00:50:22 I like to talk and I like
00:50:25 ...Go Marseille!
00:50:26 We can manage without Marseille.
00:50:29 Go Paris!
00:50:30 We don’t need it in a self-portrait
00:50:33 - That’s all.
00:50:35 Cut it out.
00:50:38 Go, dude.
00:50:40 Boubacar!
00:50:43 I like to look good for the women
00:50:47 and I like summer,
00:50:48 ...to see girls cleavage.
00:50:52 Why not, Rabah?
00:50:54 I never wrote that.
00:50:56 It looks like your writing.
00:50:58 No way!
00:51:02 There’s no shame in liking cleavage.
00:51:04 It's not a sin.
00:51:08 Souleymane stop rocking
00:51:12 - I’m very curious
00:51:14 No, not huh.
00:51:16 I wrote nothing.
00:51:17 - I saw your writing earlier
00:51:20 You did
00:51:21 - Nothing
00:51:26 I'm Souleymane.
00:51:28 because no one knows me but me
00:51:33 - Bravo!
00:51:35 That’s good. A bit long maybe
00:51:41 You can’t make the effort
00:51:45 I don’t talk about myself.
00:51:47 How come the others do?
00:51:49 That’s their problem
00:51:54 He just can’t write, that's all!
00:51:56 What's up, you cop?
00:51:58 You talking to me, cop?
00:52:00 I can live with it
00:52:02 - Enough!
00:52:04 ...instead of talking to me.
00:52:07 Your breath stinks!
00:52:10 - Chill.
00:52:12 Souleymane…
00:52:13 there's no need
00:52:15 Need a toothbrush?
00:52:17 Souleymane,
00:52:18 ...You’re a lot better
00:52:24 He can’t even write his name.
00:52:26 Zip it! What does this say?
00:52:29 Spare us your Koran.
00:52:30 Shut it. What’s wrong
00:52:34 I’ll spare you when you calm dawn
00:52:35 It’s the Koran.
00:52:36 Bullshit!
00:52:37 What’s that tattoo, Souleymane?
00:52:41 Why are you showing it?
00:52:42 He claims it's Koran
00:52:46 What is it? Why are you showing us?
00:52:48 It means shut your mouth.
00:52:52 It doesn’t mean that
00:52:54 So give us the real translation
00:52:57 I don’t want to
00:52:58 You show it in my class so tell us.
00:53:03 It says here, right here:
00:53:06 "If your words are less important
00:53:10 What I said
00:53:16 It’s not what you said.
00:53:17 Why isn’t it the same?
00:53:19 It’s different.
00:53:22 Yes it’s better put.
00:53:25 If only you could write such
00:53:29 that would be great
00:53:30 I think so too.
00:53:31 That proves you can do it.
00:53:36 After these fires few
00:53:38 to rewrite them and polish them...
00:53:41 ...making sure you answer
00:53:45 what I like and don’t like...
00:53:47 my qualities and flaws
00:53:51 Come in.
00:53:55 Stand up please. Good morning.
00:53:58 That goes for those at the back too
00:54:00 Come on, stand up.
00:54:05 Cherif, you heard me?
00:54:08 It’s a way of greeting an adult
00:54:11 It doesn’t mean
00:54:14 Good. Sit back down
00:54:17 I’ve come to introduce
00:54:21 Carl.
00:54:22 Try to make him welcome...
00:54:25 ...until the end of the year.
00:54:28 Thank you
00:54:32 Carl, go sit in the third row,
00:54:35 Khoumba, move your things
00:54:42 Take a sheet of paper and a pen
00:54:44 and try to catch up with the others
00:54:47 ...We’ll talk after
00:54:52 Don’t forget the homework
00:54:56 Let’s finish with this
00:54:59 Carl, stay here a minute or two
00:55:11 Welcome
00:55:13 I don’t know if you know
00:55:15 but I'm Mr. Marin,
00:55:19 If there’s a problem, tell me.
00:55:23 I know who you are...
00:55:26 The principal told me
00:55:28 but that doesn’t matter for me
00:55:30 We'll start from scratch here
00:55:33 It will all go well.
00:55:36 You’ve seen that we...
00:55:39 Were on self-portraits to be
00:55:42 - Maybe you could do one too
00:55:45 Know when the next class is?
00:55:49 Monday, 9.30
00:55:51 Good.
00:55:54 You like French?
00:55:58 Like everyone, I guess.
00:56:03 That doesn’t mean much.
00:56:05 Ok, off you go.
00:56:08 Good bye
00:56:10 You know what a self-portrait is?
00:56:12 - Yes.
00:56:14 Yes.
00:56:16 Have a good day.
00:56:28 Pleased to meet you
00:56:32 Sit down, please.
00:56:35 Thank you for coming
00:56:37 I know it isn’t easy
00:56:40 We're very pleased with Wey
00:56:43 Very pleased. All the teachers
00:56:47 He's kind, he's pleasant...
00:56:50 It's good to have him in class.
00:56:53 And it’s showing in his grades.
00:56:55 we have...
00:56:57 the usual good grades in mathematics.
00:57:01 13/20.
00:57:03 In French,
00:57:05 Not a lot
00:57:08 He doesn’t speak French very well
00:57:13 He speaks a lot.
00:57:16 He talks about his computer
00:57:19 He’s into that
00:57:20 Always too late
00:57:21 He works too late?
00:57:23 Yes, too late, not sleep good.
00:57:25 After, school not good.
00:57:28 ...Eyes get sick after
00:57:33 He may spend a lot of time
00:57:36 but things are fine at school
00:57:38 He works well
00:57:44 Nassim... I’d like him to do...
00:57:48 He can go far. He has all he needs
00:57:53 At his age, I wasn’t that lucky
00:57:56 I’m behind him
00:57:58 Anything he needs, I get him
00:58:01 But he has to do right
00:58:03 Things are good at home with him
00:58:06 but I’d like him
00:58:09 Me and his mother,
00:58:11 we’d like to be proud of him
00:58:13 That’s what we ask of him
00:58:15 I think we all agree
00:58:20 It’s crazy how alike you are
00:58:22 We're lookers in family
00:58:24 You’re right.
00:58:27 An adolescent who talks
00:58:31 ...who has good grades,
00:58:34 ...who has friends,
00:58:36 even if he’s a bit of a loner,
00:58:39 ...he’s an outcast?
00:58:41 He’s a boy who talks with adults,
00:58:45 Maybe he doesn’t with you
00:58:47 but that means
00:58:50 ...he’s just a teenager
00:58:54 I was useless at school for years,
00:58:57 ...I rejected the idea
00:59:01 Do his black clothes bother you?
00:59:04 The way he looks?
00:59:07 I don’t get it.
00:59:10 I’d like him to go to the best,
00:59:14 to Henri IV.
00:59:16 Why?
00:59:18 Standards again...
00:59:20 Because they have
00:59:23 A mother wants the best for her son
00:59:27 She’s scared I’ll feel lost
00:59:30 ...went to fancy private schools.
00:59:34 and Dolto Hogh isn’t like that
00:59:37 It’s a pity that the teachers...
00:59:41 I don't want to accuse anyone
00:59:44 Go on, accuse us. It’s a pleasure
00:59:48 Why don’t you try
00:59:51 ...to push the better students
00:59:53 ...a little harder, say?
00:59:56 They get bogged down
01:00:00 ...who aren’t as good
01:00:02 My mom makes stuff up.
01:00:07 - I didn’t say useless,
01:00:10 I didn’t call it useless
01:00:14 - We talked about Souleymane
01:00:18 ...at the staff meeting
01:00:21 Many teachers have complained
01:00:23 ...that is very negative.
01:00:27 What?
01:00:28 Many complain...
01:00:31 ...that he comes without his things,
01:00:34 ...When he comes, as he’s often absent
01:00:37 - I think you know that
01:00:40 Souleymane tells us he works hard
01:01:00 She doesn’t think so.
01:01:03 - There have been notes
01:01:06 ...since September, 3 month now
01:01:09 Notes about the problems
01:01:13 - She signs them without knowing
01:01:18 You read the notes too?
01:01:20 Yes, but I'm just his brother. You see?
01:01:23 But you knew there was a problem?
01:01:26 - No, I didn’t know.
01:01:30 Does he work at home?
01:01:32 He stays in his room
01:01:47 She doesn’t understand the notes
01:01:50 I realize that
01:01:51 You know the situation now
01:01:54 I'm telling you officially:
01:01:57 - Talk to him.
01:02:04 Just having an idea.
01:02:07 Maybe conversation with his father
01:02:09 could help.
01:02:12 I'll talk to my father
01:02:16 We're not settling scores.
01:02:19 We want to improve things
01:02:37 - Your mom?
01:02:42 - Ugly old crow!
01:02:47 Me and my bro pissed her off
01:02:50 Sir! Souleymane has a photos
01:02:52 ...for his self-portrait
01:02:54 Cut it out, my photos are crap.
01:02:56 - That’s a good idea.
01:02:59 Painters do self-portraits
01:03:01 - I'm no painter
01:03:04 Let's go
01:03:05 Caps, please
01:03:16 I spend all my free time
01:03:20 If you’re typing, hurry and finish
01:03:22 ...type up their self-portraits
01:03:29 Souleymane,
01:03:33 - You know what you’re doing?
01:03:35 As a computer genius
01:03:38 Don’t worry.
01:03:40 I’m counting on you.
01:03:47 - Ok, Carl?
01:03:50 - I can’t see it?
01:03:52 Sir?
01:03:55 How do you spell Lafayette?
01:03:57 - How do you mean?
01:04:01 Why mention that?
01:04:03 I go there often
01:04:06 Wow! That’s four metro stops
01:04:10 We're not Hicks
01:04:13 We're city kids
01:04:14 Really? You go into
01:04:18 I go everywhere. The 1st, the 5th,
01:04:21 the 20th, the 12th, the 19th
01:04:23 Why do you go to the 5th?
01:04:24 In the 5th, I go to see pals
01:04:26 ...in high school
01:04:29 Near Luxembourg.
01:04:30 The Luxembourg gardens?
01:04:32 Not the gardens, Luxembourg.
01:04:35 The country?
01:04:36 No, the Luxembourg metro station!
01:04:42 So you do get out and about
01:04:45 I see you two have made up
01:04:47 - It's our business
01:04:50 So, how do you spell Lafayette?
01:04:52 Lafayette is L-A-F-A-Y-E-T-T-E.
01:04:58 With a capital
01:05:02 Much better now!
01:05:04 Much better
01:05:06 Yes, that is a good photo
01:05:08 - You could add a legend.
01:05:11 Like a story or tale.
01:05:14 A caption under the photo
01:05:17 You mean, like in Le Parisien?
01:05:19 Yes, like in Le Parisien
01:05:21 What could you put? Who is she?
01:05:24 - My old woman.
01:05:25 - My mother
01:05:29 Then you could explain
01:05:31 ...why she's making this gesture
01:05:34 They'd pissed her off
01:05:37 I'm not gonna write that!
01:05:38 - So why is she doing that?
01:05:41 So write that
01:05:44 ..."her photo taken".
01:05:47 That's a legend.
01:05:50 - Understand?
01:05:52 Do that with all the photos
01:06:18 - Printed everything?
01:06:23 Excellent
01:06:28 What are you doing now, sir?
01:06:29 As you can see,
01:06:33 ...to get a global view
01:06:37 The others read out,
01:06:41 ...so you’re going to put yours...
01:06:44 ...on show.
01:06:45 You know my photos suck
01:06:47 Not at all, they’re very good
01:06:50 Sure
01:06:51 When a student does good work,
01:06:53 ...I let the whole class see it
01:06:56 You’re just winding me up
01:06:58 No, I wind you up if I feel
01:07:00 ...you can do better. This is good.
01:07:04 That's bullshit
01:07:06 If you've finished,
01:07:10 ...at Souleymane's masterpiece
01:07:12 Slowly
01:07:17 I'll straighten them
01:07:19 Look at the tattoo!
01:07:54 I like playing soccer
01:07:57 I like playing computer games
01:07:59 I like playing with pretty girls
01:08:02 I like vacations in the Carribean
01:08:04 I like fries, zouk and dancehall music
01:08:08 I like watching MTV Base
01:08:11 and I like my parents and my brother.
01:08:14 I like my pals and staying up all night
01:08:17 I like the series on the slave trade
01:08:20 I like my hood
01:08:25 I like eating in restaurants
01:08:30 I hate people crying for no reason
01:08:32 I hate techno and tectonic
01:08:35 I hate guys and girls who show off
01:08:38 I hate visiting my brother in jail
01:08:41 I hate talent contest shows on TV
01:08:44 I hate politicians,
01:08:48 Goths and skaters
01:08:51 I hate teachers who are too strict
01:08:54 I hate mathematics, racists
01:08:56 and I hate Materazzi
01:08:58 I hates the Paul Eluard school
01:09:08 I have something to say
01:09:12 Could you listen to me, please?
01:09:15 I have something to say
01:09:18 ...a student in 4/3
01:09:21 She was in France illegally.
01:09:23 She has been picked up
01:09:25 and may be tried next week
01:09:28 She may be deported to China.
01:09:31 as its important
01:09:33 She's been here 3 years now!
01:09:37 I know but that's how it goes,
01:09:41 wrong place, wrong time
01:09:42 Not the father?
01:09:44 He doesn’t have papers either
01:09:46 but they don’t bother him
01:09:49 To start with
01:09:52 as lawyers cost a lot
01:09:55 we could do a collection
01:09:58 and maybe even go to court
01:10:01 to try have some influence
01:10:04 Will Wey have to leave?
01:10:07 Not for now but you never know.
01:10:14 Well,
01:10:16 I feel kind of pathetic after that
01:10:19 I had something to tell you,
01:10:22 ...but this isn’t a good time
01:10:24 You’ve said too much now
01:10:30 I'm pregnant
01:10:34 That calls for a celebration!
01:10:40 How far gone?
01:10:42 Two months. I'll only have a drop
01:10:50 Just a drop
01:10:52 Bravo, Vincent!
01:10:55 Who shook it?
01:10:58 Any names yet? If it’s a boy, say?
01:11:00 ...You already know?
01:11:02 If it’s a boy, I like Enguerran.
01:11:06 Seriously?
01:11:07 What a handicap!
01:11:10 I hope not. Thanks a lot!
01:11:17 You all have a glass?
01:11:19 Hold on a second
01:11:23 I have two wishes
01:11:26 I have two wishes
01:11:28 My first wish
01:11:31 is that Wey's mom stays in France
01:11:36 And my second wish
01:11:39 ...is that my child will be
01:11:55 "Jackie Chan"!
01:11:57 C'mon, play
01:12:06 I didn’t do nothing
01:12:09 He just fell!
01:12:29 Play, Souleymane
01:12:34 - What do you say, Mali man?
01:12:38 Malian bastard!
01:12:41 Motherfucker
01:12:43 C’mon lets play!
01:12:44 - Caribbean fag!
01:12:47 Shut up
01:12:51 Blow Thierry Henri, faggot
01:12:57 Stand there. Talk loud enough
01:12:59 for them to hear
01:13:02 Go ahead
01:13:04 The African Cup of Nations
01:13:09 I'm glad Morocco's playing
01:13:11 It's the best team in the world
01:13:14 The sick thing is
01:13:15 that my pals,
01:13:18 It's tough for them.
01:13:20 They weren't good enough to qualify.
01:13:23 Morocco would have let them play
01:13:28 but 4-0 is really hurts
01:13:32 - 4-0 how?
01:13:35 ...Mali played Morocco,
01:13:39 But the weird thing is
01:13:42 ...when Mali doesn't play
01:13:45 ...it's like all the Africans here,
01:13:48 ...aren't African
01:13:50 With each cup, they all go crazy
01:13:52 but when Mali doesn’t play,
01:13:57 Weird.
01:13:59 So, whether Mali plays in the
01:14:02 ...the Africans in this class
01:14:08 Thank you, Nassim.
01:14:10 I get the feeling
01:14:13 ...at your neighbor, Souleymane
01:14:15 Morocco jerk's
01:14:17 ...not even on my radar,
01:14:20 Arthur is next
01:14:25 I see you have your notes
01:14:28 - Exactly
01:14:30 Speak up Arthur.
01:14:34 I want to defend my look
01:14:35 ...A lot of people say it sucks
01:14:40 I don’t dish your clothes,
01:14:47 Clothes are freedom of speech
01:14:49 I dress how I want
01:14:53 I dress like this to be different
01:14:56 ...and not follow the others
01:14:59 You're the sheep here!
01:15:02 I feel better being myself
01:15:05 and not being like others
01:15:09 I also think
01:15:13 ...and one guy like you
01:15:17 There's a contradiction
01:15:20 You want to be you.
01:15:23 Those clothes are worn
01:15:27 Most people who wear them
01:15:30 ...so we're all kind of alike
01:15:33 - You're all alike, you're all gloomy,
01:15:37 By being different
01:15:40 You're different and the same.
01:15:42 Thank you for taking a stand
01:15:44 ...and being brave enough to do so
01:15:48 Boubacar, go on
01:15:49 Boubacar, my pal
01:15:52 Listen to him
01:15:56 I’ve come up to reply to Nassim
01:15:59 He says that since Mali
01:16:02 isn’t in the Africa Cup of Nations
01:16:07 But he's forgetting Ivory Coast!
01:16:09 With an ace player Didier Drogba
01:16:12 He beats any Moroccan
01:16:16 He plays for Chelsea
01:16:19 They're not up to it
01:16:21 I'm through.
01:16:23 Thanks, Boubacar
01:16:25 I think that rectification
01:16:28 ...indispensable
01:16:32 Who wants to speak now?
01:16:34 Carl, go on
01:16:42 Actually, I'd like to say
01:16:44 they're starting to piss us off...
01:16:46 ...with the Africa Cup
01:16:49 At recess you're there
01:16:52 It hasn't even started yet...
01:16:54 Carl, I'll be polite with you
01:16:57 Sorry to interrupt, but tell me,
01:17:01 France
01:17:03 Why do you say you're Caribbean...
01:17:06 ...rather than French?
01:17:08 We're French. It's a French region
01:17:12 Why don't you ever say
01:17:14 - It's the same
01:17:16 Look at the players.
01:17:19 ...Abidal, Thuram...
01:17:21 Where does Diarra play?
01:17:23 He won't play in Mali, bro,
01:17:26 Shut your mouth, pal,
01:17:30 An ape like this jerk
01:17:33 No need to loose your cool.
01:17:38 We can talk calmly!
01:17:42 That isn’t a slanging match.
01:17:45 Souleymane,
01:17:48 He's fuming!
01:17:49 Clam up. Go get fucked!
01:17:52 No vulgarity
01:17:54 - I ain’t talking to you, man
01:17:57 Is that any way
01:18:02 That's enough now
01:18:05 - I'm talking to you
01:18:11 I'll get you, faggot
01:18:13 You just can’t talk normally?
01:18:15 Shut up, ape
01:18:17 Nobody else moves
01:18:35 Hurry it up
01:18:39 - Move it
01:18:56 Aren’t you sick
01:19:08 Sorry to bother you
01:19:09 I have a troublemaker who's
01:19:17 I didn’t ask you to sit down,
01:19:25 My class is waiting
01:19:37 Sit down now.
01:19:45 I'm listening
01:19:51 Will you tell me what happened?
01:19:54 A teacher should have to leave
01:20:06 "Results
01:20:09 ..."too uneven
01:20:11 "Too much talking in class
01:20:18 Now let's move on to Louise,
01:20:21 present here today
01:20:24 A total disaster.
01:20:27 No, good work
01:20:28 Always good, I'd say
01:20:30 It's a joy having a student
01:20:35 Shall we offer this young lady
01:20:39 I'm sorry, but I don't
01:20:40 ...totally agree with you.
01:20:42 She's relatively well-placed
01:20:46 from a numerical angle
01:20:48 But a commendation?
01:20:51 huge room for progress
01:20:54 and I don’t think
01:20:57 ...really merits a commendation
01:20:59 That's the problem
01:21:00 with commendations
01:21:02 ...Are they purely numerical
01:21:06 or are they also to do
01:21:07 ...with her attitude and behavior
01:21:11 That means, to get commendation,
01:21:14 ...you have to be an excellent student
01:21:17 ...and, at the same time,
01:21:24 So a commendation this term
01:21:27 Louise is intelligent
01:21:31 ...and will realize she can do better
01:21:38 Now, Cherif
01:21:41 ...Our friend Cherif
01:21:43 I have a problem with Cherif
01:21:46 ...He's a kid with abilities
01:21:48 could easily give him 17/20
01:21:50 ...but he spends so much time talking
01:21:53 ...and disturbing the class,
01:21:56 ...his average grade is poor
01:21:58 His behavior's irregular.
01:22:01 and you cant do a thing with him
01:22:05 or he can be really good
01:22:07 - What does Cherif get?
01:22:11 or his behavior?
01:22:12 For me, behavior,
01:22:14 ...not work
01:22:14 - In my class, it's more his work
01:22:18 It's more like a work problem
01:22:21 Mathematics: 6
01:22:24 French: 8
01:22:27 History and geography: 9
01:22:30 English: 9,5
01:22:33 Excuse me!
01:22:37 Science 12. Music 11
01:22:40 His grades are pretty low but…
01:22:43 ...it seems to be a behavior problem
01:22:46 Why don't we put that for now
01:22:49 So I'll put Cherif
01:22:52 ..." can succeed as long as
01:22:55 ..." his attitude changes
01:22:58 ..." in relation to his work. "
01:23:04 Let's move on to Souleymane
01:23:06 Someone else can start.
01:23:10 What do we say?
01:23:11 Nothing good.
01:23:13 - What else?
01:23:17 in the first term. We said it all
01:23:21 notably in written French
01:23:23 I don’t think there’s anything
01:23:28 this term
01:23:30 Feeling better, Esmeralda?
01:23:32 I didn’t know being class rep
01:23:36 We were talking about Souleymane
01:23:38 In relation
01:23:39 to what Francois just said,
01:23:42 he forgot his things
01:23:47 ...and didn’t do much
01:23:49 It’s not just that,
01:23:51 Sir!
01:23:53 He’s more and more unruly
01:23:58 Can I say something?
01:23:59 If you put the biscuit away.
01:24:01 Remember, you aren’t allowed
01:24:06 Well, his overall grade
01:24:13 We're not discussing his grades
01:24:17 ...but his behavior for now
01:24:19 I have the impression
01:24:21 ...we need to consider
01:24:24 His attitude's wrong
01:24:26 It's simple. Every other class
01:24:29 I don’t even throw
01:24:33 ...He’s only too happy when I do.
01:24:36 I don’t think disciplinary action
01:24:39 ...because things will get
01:24:41 ...really bad then
01:24:43 They’re already really bad
01:24:46 It’s like he’s mad at the others
01:24:51 I'll remind you Mr. Marin
01:24:52 ...you brought him to me yesterday.
01:24:56 Yes, but it was this year's
01:24:59 He was disrespectful, I set a limit
01:25:03 I did what I did but I don’t think
01:25:05 it will go any further than that
01:25:09 I don’t have any real complaints,
01:25:12 ...apart from yesterday
01:25:13 Our job isn't to make sure
01:25:15 students sit quietly at the back
01:25:19 We have to bring them out!
01:25:22 I won’t do that
01:25:25 ...I'd rather stress his good work.
01:25:29 He can come out
01:25:32 Simply because he does
01:25:33 ...something positive now and then,
01:25:37 ...we let him sink
01:25:40 ...and we do nothing. You
01:25:47 That said,
01:25:49 what do we say? What do we do?
01:25:53 I don’t think a warnings
01:25:56 Maybe we should say
01:26:00 ...because he’s
01:26:09 That’s all well and good
01:26:13 What do we put?
01:26:15 It’s not right
01:26:17 ...saying that
01:26:26 Three rhymes per verse.
01:26:30 - Verses of three lines... Wey?
01:26:32 Very good
01:26:34 And four rhymes would be?
01:26:37 A quatrain
01:26:39 From quatre, four
01:26:41 Tercet, three rhymes.
01:26:43 How many syllabes per line?
01:26:46 Can you tell me that?
01:26:47 I know here are 10
01:26:49 You know that?
01:26:50 - Want me to show you?
01:26:52 "Noir-dans-la-nei-ge...
01:26:54 ..."et-dans-la-bru-me. "
01:26:56 Thats 10
01:26:58 You say that and...
01:27:00 ...You have two
01:27:02 ...extra syllables
01:27:06 Don’t count them, they’re mute
01:27:11 That makes 8
01:27:13 ...We can underline each syllable
01:27:16 I'll come back to that one
01:27:18 Two octosyllables
01:27:20 - What is it?
01:27:26 Is 11.47 the number of syllables here?
01:27:28 No, my grade. It's down!
01:27:31 What's that to do with poetry?
01:27:36 Who gave you your grade?
01:27:37 You shouldn't have it yet
01:27:39 Esmeralda told me
01:27:42 So the class reps
01:27:44 ...did do something after all
01:27:46 I took a load of notes!
01:27:48 I got the impression you weren't
01:27:51 ...really following the meeting
01:27:53 Louise, I'm delighted
01:27:55 a good job passing on information...
01:27:57 Let's get back to this poem
01:28:00 The rule is to count
01:28:04 A question
01:28:05 What?
01:28:07 I heard you really wiped me out
01:28:09 ...at the meeting yesterday
01:28:11 Another remark about poetry, I see.
01:28:13 No, it isn’t
01:28:16 Yes, I know it isn’t about poetry
01:28:20 What do you mean?
01:28:21 I dunno. You wiped me out
01:28:25 Some teachers, not me,
01:28:29 ...said if you carry on like this
01:28:31 you'll be in trouble,
01:28:34 ...not wiped out.
01:28:37 That's revenge. I don't get it
01:28:41 How come it's revenge?
01:28:43 If you say stuff about me
01:28:48 It's not revenge at all
01:28:52 We're not on the streets
01:28:54 It's a warning
01:28:57 ...it's discipline
01:29:01 - Get the difference?
01:29:03 When a judge sends someone to jail,
01:29:07 ...he doesn't do it to get revenge
01:29:09 ...It helps society run smoothly
01:29:12 You just want revenge.
01:29:16 All I care about is revenge?
01:29:18 I wake up and say
01:29:21 You insulted him yesterday anyhow.
01:29:23 He really laid into you!
01:29:26 I did not.
01:29:27 What did he say, Louise?
01:29:29 That you we’re limited.
01:29:31 ...I underlined it, I was so shocked
01:29:33 Me? Limited?
01:29:39 Brilliant...
01:29:52 Esmeralda, Louise,
01:29:54 ...What's your role as class reps?
01:29:58 to help this class work
01:30:00 We just do our job.
01:30:02 Wicked!
01:30:03 We report on the meeting.
01:30:05 Of course.
01:30:06 I didn't realize
01:30:08 When I saw you snigger
01:30:10 ...at the meeting, I felt bad for you
01:30:13 It wasn't the place or time
01:30:15 It didn't look very serious
01:30:18 Nobody minded in any case
01:30:20 - They did!
01:30:21 No, it bothered me and I think
01:30:24 it bothered the others too
01:30:27 No. It only bothered you
01:30:30 Sorry, but laughing like that
01:30:35 What?
01:30:37 That's a bad thing!
01:30:41 You can't dump on us
01:30:43 The word is insult.
01:30:45 You're crazy insulting on us.
01:30:47 You say "dump on" or "insult"
01:30:49 It's either one or the other, ok.
01:30:52 Yeah keep on talking!
01:30:54 In fact I never said
01:30:57 ...I said that at one point
01:30:58 ...in the meeting
01:31:00 ...you acted like skanks.
01:31:03 Don't try to con us,
01:31:06 I'm just explaining the difference.
01:31:08 Sir, you don't talk to girls like that!
01:31:10 Look who's talking!
01:31:13 ...You always insult everybody!
01:31:15 He wants revenge on the girls
01:31:17 No way. The noble knight
01:31:21 ...won’t wash!
01:31:22 You don’t talk to me, man!
01:31:24 Show some respect!
01:31:26 I will if I want!
01:31:28 You're heading for trouble!
01:31:30 Think you're tough?
01:31:31 It's a question of discipline!
01:31:35 I'll take you anytime!
01:31:36 Stop playing the big short
01:31:37 - Calm down
01:31:40 Cut it out!
01:31:41 Don't touch me!
01:31:43 Don’t touch me.
01:31:45 You're crazy!
01:31:48 Cut it out
01:31:52 What are you doing?
01:31:53 I'm outta here
01:31:54 You can't just walk out of my class.
01:31:57 Are you nuts?
01:31:58 - Calm down
01:32:00 Stop it
01:32:02 - Let me go
01:32:05 - Where are you going?
01:32:07 Pathetic
01:32:19 Fuck
01:32:33 What do we do?
01:32:37 I think we need to convene
01:32:41 This is starting to add up
01:32:43 with disrespect, then the fight,
01:32:46 ...with a student injured,
01:32:51 ...and finally he leaves the class
01:32:54 There was only one incident
01:32:58 One thing led to another,
01:33:00 ...a chain reaction.
01:33:02 Well
01:33:03 ...what I can do is take
01:33:07 ...since this is so serious
01:33:09 ...by suspending Souleymane
01:33:13 That'll give us a little time
01:33:15 ...to reach a decision
01:33:17 OK.
01:33:19 Shall we do that?
01:33:21 However, I need to see you tomorrow.
01:33:24 Could you come to my office?
01:33:27 - Good bye.
01:33:31 Francois!
01:33:34 I need a word with you
01:33:36 There's a rumor going around...
01:33:39 A rumor?
01:33:41 Some students came to see me
01:33:48 ...you insulted them
01:33:52 Who? Louise and Esmeralda?
01:33:54 They told me
01:33:56 ...you called them skanks
01:33:57 ...and that led to the incident
01:33:59 ...with Souleymane
01:34:01 And you believe them?
01:34:03 That's why I needed to see you.
01:34:06 You didn't mention it
01:34:09 I didn't mention it.
01:34:13 - Did you do it or not?
01:34:15 - Did you...
01:34:17 Hi.
01:34:18 Did you call them skanks?
01:34:20 But Souleymane's another matter!
01:34:22 I know it had nothing to do with him
01:34:25 But word's getting around.
01:34:28 People are talking.
01:34:30 ...to let you know
01:34:44 Hey, you two
01:34:47 - Thanks a lot!
01:34:50 You could have talked to me
01:34:52 Teachers can complain about us
01:34:55 No, it doesn't work both ways.
01:34:59 What are you after?
01:35:01 To see you punished
01:35:02 - Punished?
01:35:04 - You, punish me?
01:35:07 Where will that get you?
01:35:09 I'll have spoken out.
01:35:11 Great, that's a lot of use.
01:35:13 Do you know what 'skank' means?
01:35:16 I never called you skanks!
01:35:18 Yes, you did. For me
01:35:22 It's not that at all
01:35:24 For me, it doesn't mean that.
01:35:26 It's nothing important at all,
01:35:28 just a girl laughing stupidly
01:35:32 Hey, skank means prostitute, right?
01:35:35 You bet!
01:35:37 - Will Souleymane get expelled?
01:35:39 - A disciplinary hearing?
01:35:42 It's a possibility
01:35:44 Stop yelling
01:35:47 It's all settled anyway
01:35:50 - Why say that?
01:35:54 You're in no position to talk.
01:35:55 You're the one who got hurt
01:35:59 He didn't mean it
01:36:01 There was a metal thing in his bag
01:36:03 In any case he blew a fuse
01:36:06 Sir,
01:36:07 ...anyone can blow a fuse
01:36:08 And then calm down after
01:36:10 That's not sure
01:36:12 - You did
01:36:13 You're calmer now
01:36:15 I'm not. You don’t know me!
01:36:17 All the teachers say
01:36:19 You think you've tamed me?
01:36:23 No, being sent here helped
01:36:24 ...you understand things, see?
01:36:31 Teachers helped you
01:36:34 and we'll do the same
01:36:37 I say teachers who
01:36:43 Right on.
01:36:45 - Yeah, fuckers
01:36:48 ...over some word I said. You
01:36:50 They're fuckers!
01:36:52 Cut it out!
01:36:54 You say skanks, we say fucker.
01:36:58 They're nothing alike
01:37:00 A teacher can say certain things
01:37:04 Try to understand that!
01:37:06 We have no right to speak?
01:37:08 You keep talking all the time!
01:37:11 Whenever we talk, you yell.
01:37:13 Enough...
01:37:23 Sir!
01:37:27 - Sir?
01:37:31 Will Souleymane get a hearing?
01:37:34 Give it a rest
01:37:37 You sound like you want
01:37:40 You know what'll happen
01:37:43 He'll change schools.
01:37:45 No, he won’t change schools.
01:37:47 It's automatic. It's obligatory.
01:37:50 That goes for Souleymane too.
01:37:53 Do you know his father?
01:37:55 I've seen him once or twice.
01:37:57 No, you don’t know him!
01:37:59 If he's expelled, his dad'll
01:38:02 Don't get overdramatic
01:38:05 He'll go back to Mali
01:38:07 I think we all need
01:38:11 Don’t worry
01:38:25 You can’t smoke here sir
01:38:29 I know, but since I was alone
01:38:53 Ok, you went too far
01:38:57 We all screw up.
01:38:58 Souleymane overreacted.
01:39:00 He's right.
01:39:01 I saw Khoumba.
01:39:04 What he did is unacceptable.
01:39:07 That's for sure.
01:39:08 I know that.
01:39:10 His bag hit her by accident.
01:39:13 A split eybrow bleeds a lot.
01:39:17 You can't ignore it.
01:39:20 Don't take it to heart.
01:39:24 How's that relevant?
01:39:28 ...That’s it!
01:39:31 - No.
01:39:37 How many hearings last year?
01:39:45 Not that many.
01:39:47 He could be right.
01:39:48 I know, I'm on the committee
01:39:51 An average of two per month,
01:39:57 The hearing is where
01:40:00 Ok, 12 students were expelled
01:40:03 but maybe there was no other solution.
01:40:09 ...talk about debate!
01:40:12 But 12 out of 12 just means
01:40:15 ...when a student has a hearing,
01:40:19 Or it was justified.
01:40:20 Ok, things happen
01:40:24 But then what happens?
01:40:26 What do we expect from a hearing?
01:40:28 There are prior stages:
01:40:30 Pre-disciplinary committees,
01:40:33 ...we inform the parents,
01:40:37 - Not in this case.
01:40:40 It's pretty rare.
01:40:42 It's rare because we have
01:40:46 ...that allows us to ignore
01:40:49 And even if we did use them,
01:40:53 ...the simple fact
01:40:56 ...is a disavowal
01:41:00 Ok, but it's Souleymane's chance
01:41:04 At a hearing, you don't speak.
01:41:07 You're scared. You're paralyzed.
01:41:10 Exactly.
01:41:11 Let me sum up.
01:41:13 He'll get a disciplinary hearing,
01:41:17 and maybe even sent back to Mali
01:41:20 You're being overdramatic.
01:41:22 No, I'm not
01:41:24 Students who know him better
01:41:27 ...who know his father,
01:41:32 to send him back to Mali after this
01:41:35 Some are threatened
01:41:38 ...with boarding school
01:41:41 It can happen.
01:41:43 A lot of parents spend their time
01:41:47 ...threatening their kids with that.
01:41:51 - Even if there was just a slight risk
01:41:56 to him being sent back,
01:42:02 It's like when you hesitate
01:42:05 ...over punishing a kid
01:42:07 once that door closes,
01:42:10 ...he'll get a beating
01:42:12 We've all seen that
01:42:15 ...But we still have to punish
01:42:16 them when they go too far
01:42:18 Whatever the consequences
01:42:21 which don't
01:42:23 ...concern you!
01:42:24 So I ignore that?
01:42:26 I know punishment
01:42:29 ...but I turn a blind eye, is that it?
01:42:33 You can't take it into account
01:42:36 The violence…
01:42:38 him being sent back...
01:42:42 - No more Christmas presents...
01:42:44 but after a while...
01:42:46 It's a question of principle
01:42:48 ...We each have a role to play
01:42:51 We can't substitute
01:42:55 Sorry, but if I rewind the movie,
01:42:57 ...it's a weird chain of events.
01:43:01 ...when Souleymane forget
01:43:04 We punish him. Again and again,
01:43:08 until a disciplinary hearing
01:43:10 leading to who knows what
01:43:14 Sure, looking at it that way
01:43:16 it's really shocking
01:43:19 But the school won't
01:43:23 He's been gone for a while
01:44:02 Francois, I didn't
01:44:06 Have you reached a decision?
01:44:09 I don't think I have much choice.
01:44:18 By the way, Julie told me…
01:44:20 you had a heated exchange
01:44:23 ...with two girls in your class.
01:44:25 Yes, the two class reps
01:44:29 You apparently
01:44:32 Let's say that, yes
01:44:34 That complicates things,
01:44:38 I'd like you to mention it
01:44:41 I don't want it used against us
01:44:45 Don't bother hiding it,
01:44:49 I understand.
01:44:52 I'll let you reread this
01:44:54 before we launch the procedure.
01:44:57 So I… I just need to add...
01:45:00 Yes, without going into detail.
01:45:04 Does that suit you?
01:45:06 OK.
01:45:35 Can you take the minute.
01:45:51 - Hello
01:45:53 Hello, sir.
01:45:55 - Please sit down.
01:46:31 "Carl tried to reason with him,
01:46:35 "winging his bag that hit Khoumba
01:46:38 "He left, insulting everyone
01:46:41 "I didn't go after him
01:46:44 "to help Khoumba
01:46:48 Those are the facts
01:46:51 Madame, it doesn't mean
01:46:55 That's not we're saying
01:46:58 But, sometimes,
01:47:01 through voluntary or
01:47:04 can create an atmosphere that...
01:47:07 ...prevents the class from working.
01:47:23 Do you understand
01:47:28 If I may say something, it's true
01:47:29 there had been number of signs
01:47:32 that should have warned us.
01:47:35 We could have reacted sooner
01:47:38 But how we have to deal
01:47:42 that is fairy violent
01:47:44 and that's simply unacceptable.
01:47:46 I'd like to know
01:47:54 We're not saying you're
01:47:57 The problem is you can't control
01:48:01 ...and what you do
01:48:04 You're here to express
01:48:07 Go ahead
01:48:11 I don't give a damn.
01:48:14 Do whatever you want to do
01:48:26 Excuse me...
01:48:37 Can you translate?
01:48:39 She says I'm a good boy
01:48:44 I do my homework.
01:48:52 I help my brothers and sisters
01:49:01 I always wash the dishes
01:49:08 We don't doubt he's a good son.
01:49:12 Let's consider
01:49:14 ...his school record
01:49:15 Excuse me, but could we focus
01:49:19 Firstly, I'd like to say
01:49:21 ...that we're surprised to see
01:49:26 ...on this committee
01:49:28 We find it highly irregular
01:49:32 It's true. It's odd
01:49:35 First of all,
01:49:37 ...Mr. Marin was elected
01:49:40 as the teachers' representative
01:49:42 Moreover, I think
01:49:47 ...that occurred in
01:49:49 ...doesn't involve the teacher
01:49:52 I'm sorry, you mention
01:49:54 ...some harsh words
01:49:57 ...spoken by the teacher...
01:49:58 Apparently, you used
01:50:01 ...to describe the class reps.
01:50:04 I did say that
01:50:05 ...but it wasn’t something
01:50:09 I think he used the excuse
01:50:12 ...to express the bad mood
01:50:14 that he was in that day.
01:50:18 He tried to defend them
01:50:20 So I feel that it's relevant
01:50:22 Sorry, but absolutely
01:50:25 ...being disrespectful to a teacher,
01:50:28 ...insulting everyone and leaving
01:50:34 Souleymane, do you
01:50:38 I don't know. What can I say?
01:50:50 Souleymane?
01:50:54 - What did she say?
01:51:08 Souleymane?
01:51:10 She apologizes on my behalf.
01:52:15 You can come back in now.
01:52:40 Madame, the committee
01:52:43 and has decided to expel Souleymane
01:52:47 You will receive the ruling
01:52:50 ...and have eight days to appeal,
01:53:00 We shall do our best to find
01:53:08 Goodbye, Messieurs, Mesdames
01:53:13 Souleymane, come to see me
01:53:49 Mathematical proportionality.
01:53:52 This year, you learned
01:53:57 - I liked science
01:54:01 If you liked it, you learned.
01:54:04 So what did you learn?
01:54:06 All about volcanoes, earthquakes,
01:54:10 ...plates...
01:54:12 Convergence and divergence,
01:54:14 ...movement of the Earth's plates,
01:54:18 - It was fascinating.
01:54:21 - Yeah.
01:54:23 Well, in mathematics,
01:54:27 .. trigonometry Pythagoras
01:54:29 I'll stop you there.
01:54:31 You can't sit there and brag...
01:54:34 ...you learned Pythagoras theorem.
01:54:40 If, in a triangle
01:54:42 ...two sides are equal to
01:54:46 ...If the square rot
01:54:48 If the square of two sides
01:54:50 is equal to the square
01:54:54 ...the square of the hypotenuse
01:54:56 then the triangle's a rectangle.
01:54:59 More or less, yes
01:55:01 It's spot on
01:55:02 All right. I believe you.
01:55:05 In history, I learned
01:55:08 The fact that ships left Europe...
01:55:14 ...with manufactured goods that
01:55:18 ...who’d became slaves
01:55:21 Then they took the money
01:55:24 That's triangular trade
01:55:27 Chemistry
01:55:29 What in chemistry?
01:55:31 Combustion
01:55:33 What's that?
01:55:34 Blending Fehling's solution
01:55:39 What do you get?
01:55:40 Heat up test-tube,
01:55:43 ...and it changes color.
01:55:46 - What's the interest?
01:55:49 I dunno. Why teach it to us
01:55:55 Reproduction
01:55:58 What did you learn
01:56:02 Human reproduction...
01:56:03 Well, the sperm
01:56:06 ...gets into the ovum
01:56:08 then you wait 9 months,
01:56:10 then you do a sonogram
01:56:14 The sperm does?
01:56:15 No, the baby
01:56:17 The human being that's inside.
01:56:20 - Khoumba?
01:56:22 Yes. That is your name?
01:56:24 Yes.
01:56:27 In music, I learned to play
01:56:32 and in Spanish
01:56:35 The recorder in Spanish?
01:56:36 No, in music, I learned
01:56:39 to play the alto recorder.
01:56:41 - And other stuff in Spanish
01:56:44 Can you say something
01:56:54 - And that means?
01:57:02 I didn't learn anything
01:57:05 You cant spend 9 months at
01:57:09 I'm the living proof
01:57:12 You got something
01:57:15 - Your books are shite.
01:57:17 They're useless.
01:57:19 What about a book
01:57:24 The books I read?
01:57:26 Well, there's The Republic
01:57:32 Platon’s "Republic"?
01:57:34 You read that?
01:57:38 How come?
01:57:40 My big sister had it
01:57:43 - She does philosophy?
01:57:46 So what's it about?
01:57:48 Well, there's this guy...
01:57:51 His name's Socrates
01:57:53 Yeah, Socrates.
01:57:56 He stops people in the street
01:58:00 "Are you sure of thinking
01:58:03 "Are you sure of doing
01:58:06 After that, people
01:58:09 They ask questions.
01:58:11 The guy's too much
01:58:13 What does he ask people about?
01:58:15 Everything.
01:58:17 Love, religion, God
01:58:23 - It's good you read it
01:58:25 It's not a skank's book!
01:58:33 Wait a second. Before you leave,
01:58:37 One by one. When you have
01:58:41 What is it?
01:58:47 What is it?
01:58:48 These are the self-portraits
01:58:51 ...and that we made up
01:58:54 You too, Eva.
01:58:58 You don't have one?
01:59:02 - You look good in it
01:59:05 You're like a leader
01:59:08 Very good.
01:59:10 - Good bye, Sir.
01:59:14 - Have a good vacation.
01:59:22 - Sir?
01:59:26 What is it?
01:59:29 I didn't learn anything
01:59:32 What? That doesn't mean anything
01:59:36 Earlier, all the others...
01:59:39 ...said they'd learned something
01:59:42 Compared to them, I learned nothing
01:59:46 You learned as much as them
01:59:48 They had to think hard too.
01:59:50 It's not easy
01:59:52 to remember what you learned...
01:59:58 But I don't understand
02:00:00 What do you mean?
02:00:02 I don't understand what we do.
02:00:05 In French?
02:00:07 In school
02:00:10 You can’t say you don’t
02:00:15 That’s not true...
02:00:19 I don’t want to go
02:00:23 There’s no question of that yet
02:00:26 You’re moving on to the next year.
02:00:29 You’ll have plenty of time
02:00:33 Vocational school isn’t
02:00:36 It all depends on how you do next year
02:00:40 But I don’t want to.
02:04:06 Subtitles: Ian Burnley