“Les Choristes” is a French drama film directed by Christophe Barratier. The film is set in 1949 and tells the story of Clément Mathieu (Gérard Jugnot), a musician who takes a job as a teacher at a boarding school for troubled boys. With a passion for music, Clément starts a choir with the boys and through music, he helps them overcome their personal struggles and find hope for a better future.
Review:
“Les Choristes” was well-received by both audiences and critics for its touching story, great performances, and beautiful music. The film’s themes of redemption, hope, and the transformative power of music resonated with audiences around the world. Gérard Jugnot‘s performance as Clément Mathieu was particularly praised for its emotional depth and sincerity.
Awards:
“Les Choristes” was a critical and commercial success, receiving numerous awards and nominations. The film won the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film, along with several other awards at international film festivals. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Bruno Coulais, also received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
| Directed by | Christophe Barratier |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Arthur Cohn Jacques Perrin Nicolas Mauvernay |
| Written by | Christophe Barratier Philippe Lopes-Curval [fr] |
| Based on | A Cage of Nightingales |
| Starring | Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Kad Merad, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, |
| Music by | Bruno Coulais |
| Cinematography | Jean-Jacques Bouhon [fr] Dominique Gentil Carlo Varini [fr; it] |
| Edited by | Yves Deschamps |
| Production companies |
Vega Film Banque Populaire Images 4 CP Medien AG Canal+ Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC) Dan Valley Film AG France 2 Cinéma Galatée Films Novo Arturo Films Pathé Renn Productions Procirep |
| Distributed by | Pathé Distribution |
| Release date | 17 March 2004 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Countries | France Germany Switzerland |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $5.3 million |
| Box office | $83.6 million |