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The Chorus (Les Choristes) |  | Director: Christophe Barratier
Actors: Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Kad Merad, Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 3748
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Published)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD40097D
UPC: 786936282559
EAN: 0786936282559
ASIN: B0007NMJPO
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: May 3, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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By getting nominated for Academy Awards in both the Foreign Language Film and Best Song categories, Les Choristes (The Chorus) made a rare (for a European film) double impression at the 2004 Oscars. This sentimental tale follows the arrival of a new teacher at a remote boys school in 1949 France (the war is a largely unspoken but ghostly presence). With disciplinary problems rampant, and the policies of the old-fashioned headmaster not helping, Monsieur Mathieu decides to introduce choral singing as a way to bridge the gap with his students. You don't need a crystal ball to figure out where this will go, although the movie uses its atmospheric location and lush vocal arrangements well. Bald, dumpy Gerard Jugnot provides a refreshingly offbeat hero (though securely in the traditions of the My Most Memorable Teacher movie); he's sort of a younger Philippe Noiret. Director Christophe Barratier works in the winsome-cute mode that makes a certain kind of French movie into an overly sweet bon bon, although at least this bon bon sings. --Robert Horton
Product Description
Set in 1948 a professor of music clement mathieu becomes the supervisor at a boarding school for the rehabilitation for minors. What he discovers disconcerts him - the currect situation is repressive. Through the power of song clement tries to transform the students. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 12/26/2008 Starring: Gerard Jugnot Kad Merad Run time: 97 minutes Rating: Pg13
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Wonderful movie! August 14, 2009
Rachel Hudson (Tuscaloosa, AL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first saw this movie as a program the French Club did at my university. It is a really wonderful movie! Almost like a French version of Dead Poets Society.
Rent it. Buy it. July 20, 2009
P. R. McCoy (Bothell, WA USA)
This is a sweet and sentimental tale that follows the heart of a new teacher at a remote boys school in 1949 France. It's an important story of love and redemption. I highly recommend it and I recommend that you don't spend anymore time reading about it. Watch this film and let this beautiful work of art unfold and work its supremely good magic on you. Rent it. Watch it. Buy it. Watch it again and again.
Thoroughly Enjoyable May 11, 2009
Baazumi (New York City, NY)
Thoroughly enjoyable, moving and inspiring. Just what movies should be, and with beautiful music available on CD. So happy to have seen it.
 Never got the DVD April 3, 2009
Jenna M. Portner
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The product was supposed to be here for sure over a week ago and I have not received the DVD I ordered. I sent them an email and have not received the product or a reply to the email.
Great Movie January 8, 2009
K. Webster (Fort Worth, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie really does not get the credit it deserves. This movie is a must see.
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