The Competition (2017)

6.8/10 • 119 min • Documentary

Overview

An all-access tour behind the scenes at France’s premiere film school, La Fémis. Showing us how successful candidates get to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Louis Malle, François Ozon and Alain Resnais, all of whom attended this prestigious institution. Stumbling over their words, the often-nervous candidates seem vulnerable when confronted with the veterans of the industry, who have the difficult task of discovering true talent among all these eager young people.

Cast

Alain Bergala

Self

Christel Dewynter

Olivier Ducastel

Sophie Fillières

Cyril Holtz

Laetitia Masson

Patricia Mazuy

Self

Sabrina Seyvecou

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