The Competition

Year: 2019

Runtime: 121 min

Language: English

Director: Claire Simon

Documentary

Each year, France's prestigious film school, La Fémis, selects just 40 students from a large pool of applicants. This documentary offers a revealing look at their unique and sometimes unpredictable selection process. Through observing the candidates and the panel, the film explores personal biases and the pressures of pursuing a career in filmmaking. It provides an insightful and often humorous look into the inner workings of a vital institution within the French cinema landscape, raising questions about talent, education, and the art of filmmaking.

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