The Chorus
In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
Critics Sentiment
Boys throw farewell messages from windows as Mathieu departs
Mondain burns down the school while boys are away
The film drops from its musical triumph to the contrived school fire before soaring to its emotional peak with the paper airplane farewell.
The Chorus builds steadily from its atmospheric opening through the transformative power of music, reaching transcendent heights during the choir performances. While some plot elements feel formulaic, the film's emotional authenticity and sublime musical moments create a deeply moving experience that culminates in an unforgettable farewell sequence.
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Gérard Jugnot
Clément Mathieu
François Berléand
Rachin
Kad Merad
Chabert
Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Father Maxence
Marie Bunel
Violette Morhange
Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Pierre Morhange
Maxence Perrin
Pépinot
Grégory Gatignol
Pascal Mondain
Thomas Blumenthal
Corbin
Cyril Bernicot
Le Querrec
Philippe du Janerand
Mr. Langlois
Carole Weiss
Countess
Erick Desmarestz
Doctor Dervaux
Didier Flamand
Pépinot adult
Jacques Perrin
Pierre Morhange adult
Simon Fargeot
Boniface
Théodule Carré-Cassaigne
Leclerc
Armen Godel
Doctor
Steve Gadler
Pierre Morhange's Assistant
Paul Chariéras
Régent
Crew
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