Truant School
Originally released in 1949. Truant School is a drama/comedy film. directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bernard Blier, Juliette Faber, and Édouard Delmont
Synopsis
1920, in a small village in Provence. Monsieur Pascal, a young schoolteacher, is faced with a lack of interest from his pupils. He decides to radically change the methods employed by his predecessor. He listens to the children, draws inspiration from their discoveries and takes them out into nature. The pupils will rediscover the pleasure of learning, and he will rediscover the pleasure of teaching. But some parents and notables don't take kindly to this little revolution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bernard Blier
as Buffle Pascal, teacher
Juliette Faber
as Lise Arnaud, teacher
Édouard Delmont
as Mr. Arnaud, old teacher and Lise's father
Edmond Ardisson
as Mr. Pourpre, hairdresser
Henri Arius
as Hector Malicorne, le Maire de Salèzes
Gaston Modot
as French examiner
Jean-Louis Allibert
as Mr. St. Saviole, the 'innovator'
Bréols
as Aristide
Géo Beuf
as Honoré
Georges Cahuzac
as Mr. Cornille
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- UGC Films
- Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truant School about?
1920, in a small village in Provence. Monsieur Pascal, a young schoolteacher, is faced with a lack of interest from his pupils. He decides to radically change the methods employed by his predecesso...
Who directed Truant School?
Truant School was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
How long is Truant School?
Truant School has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Truant School released?
Truant School was released on April 8, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Truant School?
The main cast of Truant School includes Bernard Blier, Juliette Faber, Édouard Delmont, Edmond Ardisson, Henri Arius.