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Classe Unique (Newcomers)
Prize-winner 2020
CIVIS VIDEO AWARD – Entertainment
| Writers: | Christel Gonnard, Pauline Rocafull |
| Direction: | Gabriel Aghion |
| Producer: | Audrey Legray, Nicolas de Saint Meleuc, Thomas Anargyros (Storia Television) |
| Co-Producer: | Sylvie Pialat (Les Films du Worso), Anne Holmès (France Télévisions) |
Content
Jacques, the Mayor of Saint-Laurent, decides to offset the ageing population of his village somewhat and respond to a friend’s request, by welcoming a number of refugee families. Some of the locals are on his side; others are extremely hostile towards the asylum-seekers – initially at least. Then Jacques discovers that a young couple from Afghanistan are not actually permitted to remain in France and makes a momentous decision.
Excerpt from the jury’s statement
This feature film profoundly yet amusingly portrays people who risk a lot to stand by those in need, while surpassing themselves in the process. A comedy based on tragedy. A story of courage bordering on recklessness – and beyond.
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