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Hello.

Before we look at the other headlines:

the 2012 baccalaureate has beaten all the records.

The pass rate this year

was 86%.

Yes, I passed!

That's so cool!

I did it!

The rise in the pass rate makes it

even harder to understand

the outstanding failure

of the bottom-ranked Jules Ferry High School.

France's worst high school!

Jules ferry... Shame!

I don't get it. The pupils aren't

hardcore cases.

- I don't understand. - We've tried everything to help.

We've sent in the best teachers...

At great expense.

For very poor results.

A 12% pass rate.

Pupils drive 30 km

to avoid doing their final year with you.

The Minister's involved.

He wants the pass rate above 50% within one year.

If not, the school closes. And I'm...

I don't now what...

Right.

My colleague here

thinks there's just one chance to save

your school and my position. One last chance.

It's very original.

Never been tried?

Never...

What is it...?

The best teachers have failed.

So we'll try the worst.

I'm sorry?

- The worst. - Huh?

The worst teachers.

The what teachers?

The best failed; let's try the worst.

Ah! The worst.

The worst teachers for the worst pupils.

That's daft.

Two negatives makes a positive.

- Yes, but... - So we agree.

They're great!

Gladys, a rare pearl.

I beg your pardon?

We look to the train station. What time are you?

You can go back when your English is better.

Are you mad?

Cutiro, a one of a kind genius.

- Straighten up! - It's good. Let's go.

I can't; his back's not straight.

Eric... He's good. Almost too good!

- Like that? - That's it!

Drop it!

Teach someone else!

Albert's been sacked 11 times. A champ!

My briefcase.

Philosophy is understanding you'll never understand

more than your inability to understand.

Maurice, straight back from Quebec.

Amina is just... Amina just is...

Napoleon Bonaparte discovered pasta in 1796.

And dear Polochon.

You've failed to qualify 18 times?

Err... No.

Francis Houston. I'm an examiner.

The exam subject was May 68.

I explained Napoleon's influence on the events.

Of course.

They didn't see that.

Bunch of idiots! You're now a qualified

history teacher.

If 50% of your pupils pass,

you can ask us whatever you like:

any accolade, the best promotions...

Holidays at Austerlitz!

Fascinating!

And if it doesn't work and the press find out?

They won't find out.

And it'll work.

Jules Ferry School New School Year

Teachers

There are your new colleagues.

They'll be taking the final years.

It's a big challenge.

But I'm sure they'll be...

Please help them as much as possible.

Chill. We're here. We're on the case.

Ok, I'm...

Eric.

I'm the PE teacher. I hope you...

Wait. Do you mind?

I do sport.

Good sport in the day means good sport at night.

Can I turn round now?

Quiet!

Morning!

Good morning!

So, my name is Gladys and I'm glad to meet you.

I write my name on the blackboard...

Gladys!

So! Please introduce yourself. You!

My name is Quentin.

I have seventeen.

Ouch!

My name is Quentin. I "am" seventeen.

So next! So you!

- Who does she mean? - Not you.

The rainbow.

It's you.

- I told you. - Next!

Good morning. My name is Nectarine. I'm sixteen.

I skipped a grade because I have skills

in most academic fields, and I love English.

- I didn't make any mistakes! - Yet!

Your methods no good.

You're late!

What's your name?

- Boulard. - In English!

Boulaaarde.

You've got a problem, Boulard?

- Well... - In English! Here!

I said... I say...

I'm sorry because I'm singing in the rain.

It's like a ketchup moutarde...

Paris Hilton, you know.

It's New York City, like Chinatown, sauce barbecue, you know...

It's like... Wow!

Yes we can!

Motherfucker!

Don't try to play the petit con avec moi!

Ok?

So, next!

Sorry I'm late.

But I have to go slow in my sandals.

There.

Let's get to know each other.

He's nuts.

We're together this year.

So the least we can do,

to start off with,

is to learn each other's names.

Can you read that?

I don't know.

Maybe a bit...

There...

There!

And there!

Now you do the same,

take a piece of paper.

Write your name,

your age,

your year and last year's class.

I'd like to know if anyone

had to repeat the year.

It won't happen again.

Ah, you're just in time!

I'll take 5. I can't smoke in front of them.

I'll be right back.

All good?

It'll be alright, you'll see.

I have an absentee already.

1 absentee out of 300 pupils is good news.

Not a pupil. One of the seven samurai.

Already?

Hello pupils!

Hello everyone!

Hello. It's a tough world out there and school...

Hi kids, enjoy the holidays?

What are you doing? Don't you have class?

- Not yet! - It's quarter past.

I've been late since 1996. It's a family tradition.

What?

The Boulards are slackers, father to son.

In the Middle Ages, my great-great... my ancestor

was always late for King Henry XIV.

- What year are you? - Final year. Same as always.

Kept down?

For the third time. Next year will be the fourth.

I know some people who've been round 18 times...

My aim is to get back to primary school.

Mrs Perrone smelt so nice.

I was in the top 20 back then.

I remember it all: The diplodocus, 2 times table...

- Napoleon died in St Helena. - Right. In 1789.

In 1821! Nothing much happened in 1789.

No-one gives a toss about Napoleon.

They do; now get out!

You've got some catching up to do!

Get off! Are you crazy? This guy's a paedophile!

Who did this?

Ok.

You have 35 minutes to own up.

I can wait!

He's yours. His alarm didn't go off.

What type is it?

What type of alarm is it?

A normal one.

My mum.

Sometimes you don't hear it and

you don't know why. The button's pressed too far. It doesn't go off.

Mobiles are the worst!

If it's set on vibrate, under a cushion

then you won't have

that "brrr" sound anymore.

I've had that!

Sit down. Don't run.

Fat chance.

At the back.

Do you want a carrot or blueberry juice?

I'm late. I'd better get to class.

We're going to be quite a team.

Hello teenagers. I'm your qualified history teacher.

- Excuse me. - Sit down.

- But... - No buts. Sit down.

-1, I... - No I's. Sit down.

- You, you... - No you's, either!

We've got work, chatterbox.

So...

I'm Antoine Polochon.

P, o, l, o, c, h, o, n. With an H.

Otherwise you get Mr Polocon. Which is embarrassing.

Who are you?

What?

Cut a piece of paper in four.

In eight! Make a file.

A piece of paper?

Portrait or landscape?

There's always one.

Ok. Before we get down to work,

let's start at the beginning!

Napoleon's coronation!

Napoleon Bonaparte

was born in Ajaccio.

It was hot...

Will this take long?

Meaning?

I'm the German teacher; this is my class.

That's why... I was thinking...

You seemed

very old for a pupil.

Thanks.

- For the Frisbee classes! - Is that a subject?

We need to prepare them to get them through!

He's crazy, that guy!

Damn that coffee machine.

I'm against coffee.

I drank one in 1993,

and didn't sleep all day!

Stop with the desserts?

Do you have coffee at home?

Yes. Why do you ask?

- Are you married? - No.

Engaged?

That's him!

I kissed a guy once. Marcelin Jacquart, at uni.

We never saw each other again. Nothing since.

- So you've never... - Kissed with tongues? No.

Don't turn round.

That's the German teacher.

He's quick, Polochon!

Not really.

I feel red as a beet.

Language without words transmits more

than words. - What?

He means her eyes are on your ass.

- That's it. - On my...

That doesn't sound like her.

Maybe?

No! Really?

"Dear PE teacher, please excuse Boulard

from your class. He's hurt his balls.

Signed: Mr Boulard."

- Ouch! - Yeah?

The problem's not down there.

- Where is it? - Get out of here.

Keep your head cool.

Clap clap, he's proud!

Hello everyone! Now, sport is life.

It's free

Hey, Britney Spears, listen!

My name's Nectarine.

You don't need a gym.

Jack, climb that tree!

- I'm Ludovic. - Ludovic, Jack, Josephine...

Just climb.

Hurry up!

Rainbow! Climb!

- Boudini! Drop the kebab! - It's not a kebab.

Just get up!

What's this body?

What?

Is it yours?

Look at your tracksuit?

Watch it!

- You're down now. - It hurts.

That's life.

Next! Nadia, up.

I'm Juliette.

Hey! Stop taking the mick!

Show some life!

Shrek, sit down.

What's funny, Jackie Chan?

Get that wig off.

Hello all!

Ok. Wake up!

Write your name, address, phone number on a piece of paper.

And hand it to me at the end.

Textual commentary.

Holy cow!

You're late. Sit down.

Yeah!

We're here to work, so let's work.

- Books out. - I didn't hear.

If I hadn't flunked, I'd have missed this.

Young man!

Your book

is upside down, dunce!

"Dunce?, coined in the 16th century.

Very nice.

We've wanted a big room for years.

- You know how it is. - Yes!

Capitalism prefers prisons to schools

and ignores teachers.

But when things go wrong, who'll pay?

Prisoners?

A thing gains meaning only through the use that is given to it.

Note that.

These chairs are too low.

No, it's too high. The table is low.

You're lower than the ceiling.

Everything's relative.

Note that.

I give up. I don't get it. At all!

This is important.

Is he high? He complicates everything.

All I got was "note that".

What are you doing?

A talking hat stand!

I'm not a hat stand.

If you're used like one, you are one.

I'm having a panic attack.

I'm not getting anything.

Copy me: squint your eyes

and nod your head like this.

I'm reporting them.

- What are you, a snitch? - This is a good start.

The French teacher works hard, gets in early ? she's serious.

And she likes me.

You'll like your exam marks, numskull!

"Numskull?: first used in the 15th century.

Sit up. This isn't the Middle Ages.

What a nightmare!

Don't laugh. 80% of domestic accidents

happen at home. How many kids do you have?

None. I'm 16. I jumped a year.

And you, fatty?

I fancy Karine, but we don't have kids.

It takes 2 years to procreate.

Everyday products: weed-killer, anti-liming...

And even...

Eggs!

Nothing special.

But then your kids open the boxes.

They play around.

You think everything's Ok.

- But... - My eyes sting.

- Can we go out?

It's different for you. You're always sitting down.

You have to be careful with sandals on the stairs.

I've got 2 seats for the cinema.

Two? What luxury.

That's not what I meant.

We should do stuff together. Teaching is teamwork.

Right! Now that you mention it,

I need someone to take my class.

Friday is Fondpatour Organic Market.

What? Take your class?

Thanks so much!

Will you be at the march?

I'd have loved to, but I'm working.

No marches this year.

I've got 2 hours straight next Tuesday.

What can you do.

My feet slip when I walk.

- Hello! - Hi!

I wanted to say...

Dolores, this is Antoine Roblochon. We taught together.

Exactly.

When I saw you...

Are you part of the elite squad?

Yes. You're not too old.

- Thanks. - Can I escort you?

My bus is in 4 minutes.

- Classy! - What a star.

- That's so naff! - We'll walk it.

Careful!

Thanks.

You saved my life.

That's a bit tight.

Let her go.

What an idiot!

See you.

Sport is free. Ok?

You don't need equipment.

Sorry, but tobacco is shit.

On the left, on the right...

On the news, it said

66% of teenagers try cannabis once.

Only once? Too bad!

Your stuff's nothing special.

Give it a chance. It creeps up.

Ah, Boulard!

Hello sir.

Ah, yes!

I see...

You weren't lying.

Yes...

Chin up.

Warm up!

I take it back.

It's taking effect.

I'm sliding down, like water.

Wait...

It's an ice rink.

I need to get down.

That's better.

Foul!

Are you kidding?

Move out of the way!

Now that's basketball!

Carry on.

Nelly, catch!

Hey, Obelix!

Drop the couscous.

Not couscous, you Sponge Bob.

Watch it.

Whatever! Don't tease the blind!

I'm just short-sighted.

Right...

Socks off.

Goon!

- This is a good exercise. - Thanks.

My examiners didn't think so.

Hey String-Bean!

Powerful stuff!

Good Lord!

I'll report you to the authorities!

You're a bunch of imbeciles!

It's a disgrace!

My son had to swallow a dictionary!

- 1,000 pages! - It's not your turn.

Yes it is.

- I'm Nectarine's father. - A good pupil.

The chemistry teacher put her bag in acid.

They're bungee jumping from the roof!

Right, that's a bit...

But the teachers have a free hand...

Is suicide a part of it?

You're exaggerating.

Can I give you the TV-room keys.

Here.

Goodbye.

Mr Cutiro...

Class ends in 50 minutes.

Have you read Maheux?

Pupils only learn for 3 minutes in every hour.

So, for everyone's good... I'm off.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Free hand, I suppose.

We've got a problem.

You should come.

You're overreacting.

They've got strong personalities.

Come.

If the school closes, 300 kids will be

travelling 40 km to school...

Did you see? Left hand. I caught it.

Hello?

Answer me. I won't have this.

What's that?

This is not a machine. It's a tape recorder.

Right! A relic.

So today, put the words in the right place.

I'm Black.

“I'm Black!"

- I get the right to vote. -"I get the right to vote."

I'm Black and I'll be back.

Your turn.

Get up, sleepy head!

- Boulard! - Amina?

Your turn.

Err...

I'm

I'm back.

- Black. - I'm back.

I'm Black. I get the right.

I'm back. I get the bac.

Yes...

I'm back. I get the bac.

I hope so! But don't take the mickey.

Right.

I won't take the mickey.

- Never? - Neverland!

But...

What happened with the chalk?

It's stuck.

- Boulard! - Yes?

Oh my god!

Right. I see the vibe...

Pack your things. Class is over.

No, class isn't over.

Its 4.48 pm.

It's broken.

No, it's not.

Class isn't over.

It's 4.48 pm.

It's broken.

The clock's broken!

Ah! That's why.

Or course!

Hello?

Headmaster!

No. It's the clock.

Back to work.

I've been developing this revolutionary method for years.

I won't allow

my work to be obstructed.

- Roger? - Roger?

Over and out!

- Napoleon told his... - That's Japan.

Napoleon told his... I...

Who did this? It's putting me off!

Geography: Japan

Napoleon said...

Off the Pacific coast of Asia,

Japan is 380,000 square kilometres.

Still water plus sparkling water

makes slightly sparkling water.

- That's clear. - Rubbish!

The radiator, Mr Miranda?

The thermostat's soldered. Too bad.

Strange.

Like it's been sabotaged.

We need logs for a fire.

That's the only way.

It's not about

emotions, but...

- Sensations! - Yes, Boudini!

Very good!

Good, Boudini.

I don't know why, but you're good.

Oh!

This thing still doesn't work.

- I've lost ?10. - Let me.

No! I'm not thirsty.

Nor me!

I know how.

- We need science. - My foot.

Stand back!

And the German teacher?

- It's a struggle. - That's a workout.

I made a right mess of it.

No!

I almost broke her ribs.

And?

Nothing. She just laughed.

She liked it.

- What? - Your male side.

The male side is good.

I don't get it.

Women prefer muscles to brains. Is that it?

- Right. - Muscles?

My feet stick under the rain.

Hey baby!

Antoine! It's you!

What are you doing later?

We're going out.

This evening? I can't.

- Miss? - Get lost!

Touch her and you die.

- It's ok. I'm here. - Are you ok?

She's worried. She's so sweet.

That eagle tattoo.

- It's running. - It's a running eagle.

Naffissimo!

So, this evening. Your place at 8?

Sorry, I don't really do fancy dress...

What a joke...

- Ok. Bye. - Bye.

Dirt on your face.

- Really? - What an idiot!

End of term

Ok. Things are getting better.

Better?

Ah. The inspector.

We're in a meeting.

You asked me to come, so I came.

Carry on. What's better?

The average mark in 7.5.

There's just one class

which is really not working.

I'm still checking things out.

I'm sussing them.

Sizing up...

What's going on?

Obstruction is just time and space.

I've got equipment problems.

They're controlling us!

Gagging us!

I'm all for precautions.

- Zero risk, yes! - Zero risk!

But this...

is censorship.

Censorship?

What time is it kids?

It's 6.12 pm sir.

Isn't that past bedtime?

Errr...

I will make things clear.

You've got talent! A genious, unique talent!

I won't let anyone get in your way.

Thanks.

I'm in charge. There have to be limits.

This isn't a jungle.

Let's talk jungle.

Do you want to be transferred to Guyana?

Listen up and listen good.

From now on, teachers at Jules Ferry

have carte blanche!

My men were crossing Berezina and I said:

"It's minus 40; I'm not even cold,

and I forgot my mittens."

Long live the Emperor!

Long live the Emperor!

Ah! Ooh!

Ah! Ooh!

Today, you have to

invent an exercise; do it;

and correct it;

in total silence.

You have 45 minutes.

Go!

Clap, clap, clap! Concentrate!

Are you sleeping...

Are you sleeping...

Brother Jack?

Thanks.

Brother Jack.

Boulard's pulling my hair!

But...

That should do it, sweetie.

What can I say?

If you hadn't had any hair...

- Is it safe? - Just don't move.

The hydrochloric acid detergent

reacts with the chocolate and seafood.

And produces... Watch.

Nectarine!

Hydrogen.

- Nectarine? - Is it safe?

Yes. Rather, no.

Yes or no?

Yes, I'm sure that, no, you're not at risk.

Yes, err... And no.

Yes or no?

Yes.

Sorry,

it's a little noisy...

What's that glove?

I thought it was seafood, but it looks like chocolate.

A touch of chocolate.

And a slight whiff of crap.

I'm not into crap.

Damn!

That's good!

Rubbish! Ok, good.

Thanks.

No way!

My leg!

Break a leg, break a record.

No! Taking is mistaking.

Goodness comes through dispossession.

Do you believe me?

I tell you, this is the school to be at.

This is

totally nuts!

Asses! Everywhere, asses!

Yes, there are a few about.

And...?

Rousseau, philosophy, naturalism...

Leave the asses.

Leave the asses...

Don't fuck with me, Boulard.

He's not in his office. Do we call the police?

It's not like him to disap...

- No! - They drove him round the bend.

Don't be silly.

It's not your fault. It'll be fine. Give me your hand.

Look, Migou.

What is it?

No!

Come back tomorrow! We're full!

No!

Come back tomorrow. We're full.

120% attendance. It's unheard of.

That's not possible.

It is.

They've done it.

Kids are traveling 30 km to study here.

Something's happening, Migou.

Something's happening.

All right, go on.

- Sshhhh!

Quiet!

Quiet!

- Thanks. -Goon.

- Thanks. - Thanks, go ahead.

You go in free.

- Thanks! - Free for girls.

Cool!

Not for all girls.

Go ahead.

- When I say... - He's cheating!

Now you won't copy.

Clap, clap, clap! Concentrate!

Carrot juice.

Ah...

- Hello. - Thanks.

No. Not you.

Why not?

Just because. Off you go!

"Like an apparition.

She was sitting alone on the bench.

He could see nothing

through his dazzled eyes.

He sloped his shoulders and moved along..."

No seats!

Couldn't you be on time? Once?

Oddball!

"Oddball". Very ancient. Never recorded before 1940,

often used since.

Two-syllable compound.

Boulard!

Through the window.

Sorry. Can you move please?

That's my place. Thanks.

Hello.

Excuse me, sorry.

It's Albert!

Easy now.

I need a mantelpiece for my award.

- I've been moved to Sedan. - Sedan?

I said it and they agreed.

- Will you be at Monday's march? - No. I'm busy.

Can I have an autograph?

Do the dedication; I'll sign.

- Can you do a drawing? - No.

Go on! You broke it!

Too much!

Thanks. I'll use that as proof in court.

Only kidding! Bye!

I don't get it.

I did what you said. She hated it.

Strange.

That was a humiliating experience.

Get a new coach. He's no good.

To know is to recognize

what you know you don't know.

Will you be at Monday's march?

Get off! He's my teacher!

Seriously!

You've got to appeal to her fantasy. Be her dream man.

Trust me. She's waiting for Prince Charming.

- My feet swell in the forest. - Yeah?

The Prince of Naffness!

Antoine, people can see you.

I, Antoine Polochon, invite you to the Vesuvio Pizzeria

where, after a cocktail, you'll get

a box.

With a surprise inside.

Wait! Don't!

Come back here!

I'll be back. Stay there!

What a total fool.

- What are you doing? - Nothing.

- Come on. - Yes.

10 weeks before exam day

Please. It's private today.

It's extreme sports day!

- The serial killer's bilingual. - Creepy!

I've put a shirt on!

We reserved a table.

Mock exams. Sorry.

- We shouldn't have come. - I told you.

5 plus...

We've worked hard,

SO...

- Great! - Let me.

Careful with that.

- Have a crisp. - I love those.

Wait. Hey!

Now, Marie?

Waterloo.

An average mark of 16 would be disappointing.

Naturally!

Three.

- What? Three? - Three?

You can't just say "three"!

- No! - He said it.

3% pass rate on the mocks.

That's...

not much.

At all.

Truly unbelievable.

Wait for me.

No!

3%!

That's not a sprain. It's busted!

We double the effort! Tomorrow: paragliding!

We have to face facts:

we underestimated the difficulties here.

Unbelievable!

When he drinks, I understand him.

- 3%. Sure? - I'm afraid so.

It's not a mistake?

I thought so. But with those teachers!

3%, that's great!

We need a change of plan,

or my school is going to close.

The school is going to close.

I don't follow you.

We've got 2 months left.

If you try anything, I'll move you to Guyana.

I'll go public. Your boss will get sacked.

If he thought those idiots would succeed

where the best failed, he deserves sacking.

And then...

you'd get his job.

Oh yes. So I would.

They lied to us!

We're the worst

teachers in France.

We were taken on to sink this school, not save it.

Son of a bitch!

You can criticize my revolutionary teaching methods.

But them... No.

They're not rubbish!

Who said you were rubbish?

Don't try to scramble our brains.

Now just calm down!

This is just another year for you.

It won't hurt you.

This school's going to close down because of us.

That happens all the time.

It's normal!

The year's not over yet.

Is this power steering?

Be serious.

Good morale is important...

If you know a magician, then ask him

for the exam questions.

Now, if you don't mind, goodbye.

- Pen-pusher! - Just go!

What do you take us for?

Albert, do you know any crooks?

Are you kidding?

You can't just go round killing people for being idiots...

It needs to seem like an accident.

I don't want to kill him. I want the questions.

We steal them from the Ministry and save the school.

We need to do something.

Jojo.

Mister Jojo.

Last year, I got 7. I almost got through. But now...

- What did you get? -45.

It was over before it started.

If I don't pass, I'll be making spring-rolls for life.

And that was just the mock!

3%!

Put it in perspective. How many are we in the year?

About 100.

What's 3% of 100? Look at it like that.

It's 3.

- Spring-rolls! - Ah...

More, Gladys!

They'll be riot police!

When you're ready.

Come on!

What?

Napoleon said: "Strength requires technique."

And?

If I may say...

Good!

Berichon?

What should I say?

We're not here.

We're not here!

No! No...

Marie! Is that you?

I was marking. What are you doing?

- Walking! - I don't talk like that.

You do, a little.

Really?

I'm thinking. It's important sometimes.

With all this pressure.

Yes, it's tough.

Ok, bye!

Can't I come in?

It's not my room.

Not your room?

It's not.

I thought...

I thought we could...

We could what?

Well... Bye.

Sooner rather than later, but too soon is not too late.

- She wants you, man. - That's the idea.

She wants me?

Can we get back to it?

Right! Throw!

We could have?

You're injured!

- I knew it... - I just need a wash.

- You need the hospital. - No.

We'll go on Monday. We could have?

We're going to hospital.

I can't. I'm with the others.

Ah, ok... I don't understand you.

When you've finished, call me.

Ok. I'll get back to it.

You can tell me what we could have done on Monday.

Go on, Glad. One more team!

We will not be moved!

Swine flu!

Fuck the police!

We will not be moved!

"Scheiße"?

Que mierda!

Where are the 7 wonders?

In Paris.

A march to the ministry.

A red chalk shortage.

What is this bullshit? I don't believe it...

Capuchon, in Paris?

No more chalk!

We will not be moved!

Charge!

Stage 2: Serge, over to you.

Great!

Wait! Good luck!

Go!

Good luck!

Good luck!

The ministry map!

Stage 3: Amina!

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm not sure,

but I think I'm going that way.

Don't move. One's missing.

- Maybe he's gay. - No!

I'll show you.

Wait for me!

Yes!

They're going to steal the exams' questions!

The exam papers?

It sounds crazy!

Ridiculous.

I found a receipt for masks.

Steal the exams?

- Unless it's for skiing? - Not bad!

Sorry?

It's disgusting.

I wanted to warn you.

I feel sick.

I'll call the police.

No need. No-one's here.

Stage 4: Maurice.

- Like we said? - Just hello.

The masks.

Sir?

Yes, you there.

Hello.

Yes?

Hello.

Huh?

Who are you? Where are you going?

Who? Where? Those are big questions!

Where do we come from? Where are we going?

Sorry?

Boulard, go home.

Let this be a lesson to you.

Thanks, Mr Migou.

Off you go!

Where's my phone?

Boulard! Open the door!

Open up. Now!

Boulard? You've accidentally locked the door.

If you close your eyes, you see more clearly.

Try it.

I'm working, right now.

Try it. You'll thank me.

I close my eyes and I see thousands of lakes,

a forest. A wolf!

Bears, Canadian landscapes...

What can you see?

I can see the sea.

Yes.

My mum.

Really?

Boats.

Seagulls, even. It's beautiful.

A prawn!

A prawn!

Yes. Running on the sand.

There is goes!

9 hours later

Jojo was right.

He's a professional.

Stage 6...

Don't move!

There are movement sensors.

Stay on your toes.

Aren't they nightlights?

Albert! Stop fooling around.

That's pretty cunning.

Mum...

They were nightlights.

Sorry.

Stage 6...

No, 7! 6 was the sensors.

They didn't count.

They did for me.

Stage 6: Albert, the safe.

Look here. This is the plan.

I've got enough to blow anything up.

When they find out, they'll change the questions.

We'll leave the papers.

Is that yours?

Wow!

They'll change the questions when they see the hole.

Hey?

- Block your ears! - No!

I don't get it.

Doing it on purpose is hard.

Well done. What a rubbish plan!

Hey guys!

What are you doing?

I found a ?1 shop.

I bought these.

What a bargain.

We need a six-digit code!

- Help! - 6 digits?

That's a million possibilities. That's a lot.

But...

A person made the code, not a machine.

Let's think.

Now...

Knowing that

7 is in 64% of codes...

Is that Egyptian?

So... 7-3-2-9-8-7.

Albert!

No. Let's give up.

Impossible. That's Yapunov's formula.

It must be that.

Bravo!

This is great!

The Minister's name, his wife's name,

daughter, dog, nomination...

Wait. If you were Minister

of Education, what would you choose?

14.03.1879: Einstein's birthday.

12.09.1774 Napoleon gets measles!

06.03.91,

Double Impact, with Van Damme!

No! His appointment date.

15.06.12. Why?

That must be it.

Depends if he's happy.

Try it!

62 hours later

Expel Boulard!

Already at work?

He locked me up!

A mistake, surely.

- Terrorist! Taliban! - He's a fool.

I can't expel him because you can't open a door.

I'll get the Minister to expel him!

What's this?

Maybe it's a show.

A mock mock.

A mock mock?

It's like a mock, but it's mock.

It's a mock exam.

You may use your textbooks.

Cool.

It's training.

A training.

But take it seriously.

It might be that these questions

are quite similar...

to the questions in

the real exam...

Yes.

You never know.

Don't waste time!

Sit down! Backs straight.

Thank you, Boudini.

I didn't lend it. You took it. I'm going to tell the head.

Don't threaten me.

You don't know what I might do.

Clap, clap, clap!

You have two hours.

You have two hours.

- Time! - Time.

What's this?

Boulard!

Quiet!

Look.

I don't get it.

They did it

I knew it!

You knew what? They did what?

You've still got time.

Don't take time if you have it.

I've finished, sir.

We revised for nothing.

Hey!

- Very funny. - What?

- Funny. - What?

Nectarine?

This is for 15-year-olds. It's a middle school exam!

What do you mean, middle school?

What...

- They're nuts! - What's with those questions?

They're nuts.

They're too cool! Get it?

No.

They stole the wrong papers.

Anyone can make a mistake.

Quiet! We're working.

They risked jail.

I wish they were in jail. I'll denounce them!

You can't, Nectarine!

They did it for us.

They're paid to teach.

Not to mess things up!

Don't you have a heart!

I couldn't care less!

Well I could.

You'll be alright, anyway. You're going to pass!

We're working!

Hey! I'm talking here.

It's true, I won't pass the exam.

I don't work, but I'm proud

to have met those nutters.

You really learnt nothing.

Wrong!

For the first time, I've been listening.

That hasn't happened since primary school.

We're working here.

No-one's working, this is Jules Ferry!

I learnt that

you should never give up.

Who did they do it for?

Who, Nectarine?

They did it for us.

I don't know what's wrong. I've got nodes there and there.

You've got balls. Believe me.

Forget it. Go back to work.

Let me guess.

Nodes? You want sick leave?

Do you realize what this means?

If you resign, you're finished.

I was never a teacher.

I've seen you up.

I've seen you right down.

I discovered that you're also a liar and a cheat.

But I always thought you were brave.

Even in failure, you had a sort of panache.

Not a coward.

Dropping out 2 weeks before the exam.

The man I know wouldn't have gone.

Maybe I didn't know him.

So you're finished?

You won't be able to pass?

12% to 50% is impossible?

Nothing's impossible!

If you feel stupid, you'll be stupid.

I'm stupid too.

We're a gang of fools!

But we're a gang!

We can't give up!

Pupils, kids, let's put

our weaknesses together...

together!

As for you, my colleagues...

My friends!

You've give me

such strength.

Don't give up!

Not now!

We've got 40 weeks behind us.

And in front of us,

just 2 weeks left!

2 weeks to raise a pillar of victory on this courtyard!

I'm back, I get the bac!

Pass!

We're gonna pass!

Pass!

Pass! Pass!

Where are they?

You've got 30 seconds. And flush!

53,622

Now calculate the integral.

You have the probability.

Use the right sign!

Mr Cutiro! We have to talk.

Would early July be ok?

The siesta's over!

Blindfolds for French!

Hurry up!

I'll read the poem

and you pick an approach.

Take your blindfolds off when I've got my coat on.

His helmet!

Your helmet!

She always gives my sister. Blank. She wants.

Keep your helmets!

- Chawarma? - Yes!

We get to know ourselves

by confronting others.

He's drunk!

Now I get it!

Patatin!

- From potatoes! - Patatin!

Are you drugging them?

It's not drugs:

caffeine, ginger, vitamins A to H.

Plus 9 other Colombian plants.

- Patatin? - We all have your secrets.

Let's go!

This is just bluff. I don't believe it.

Because no-one goes from 3% a 50%.

That's a fact.

There's 1 week left.

Your pupils and teachers are thick.

Do you like insects?

In Guyana the mosquitoes are like pigeons!

- Minus times minus is not plus. - But less plus less, is even less.

Piss off.

Exam Day Anatole France High School

How much? 30%. 30 degrees...

What's up with him?

Nice! Good!

- Working hard! - Sir?

Alright, shaggy!

The exams have started.

We've done our best.

Fingers crossed.

3-2 to Canada. Double bounce.

Canada serves.

Saturday, maybe. I'll write it down.

0623...

Ok!

We really outdid ourselves.

Thanks to you, Polochon.

- What was that? - She kissed him

- Is he alright? - Better than ever.

But what does that mean? To live is to die.

Pack it in.

- Children of France... - Quiet!

The day of glory is here.

49%!

1% off.

Is something wrong?

Not for me; for you...

Jules Ferry didn't make it over 50%.

What?

But...

You said the mocks went well.

Did 1?

Here.

We haven't done so well since 1986. Pretty good.

They'll still close us.

Your idea was rubbish! How could I...

My idea?

Yes. Your idea!

The worst teachers for the worst pupils.

Oh yes.

Officially, it was yours.

I always said it was your idea.

And a funny one, too...

Shame on Napoleon!

Where's Boulard?

Ouch!

Boulard!

Boulard!

Where's? Boulard!

Over here!

Here!

Come!

- You worked hard. -Me?

And you've failed miserably, as usual.

- I'm sorry. - Well done!

You've failed and furthermore

you've been expelled!

Here's the letter.

You've been expelled!

One failure less.

You're off our list.

Thanks to Boulard,

Jules Ferry's success rate...

is 50%!

I don't get it.

50%!

Boulard! Boulard!

Boulard! Boulard!

Boulard! Boulard!

Bravo, Boulard.

Congratulations, right?

Short hair suits you.

If you worked like you flirted...

That's a good one. Not bad.

See you in chemistry?

I'll check your physique...

I don't get it.

Hard work has brought

the biggest rise ever seen in the exam pass rate

in the country.

This is a happy man.

- So? - Régis Migou. I'm in admin.

What a nightmare!

How did this happen?

At first sight, you'd say it was the teachers.

But if I hadn't expelled Boulard, it wouldn't have happened.

Thank you sir.

I have some happy pupils behind me.

A message for the teachers?

Polochon, you're the best!

Amina, answer me!

Any plans?

I want to repeat to be back next year.

It's great here!

The teachers are the best!

So for all those reasons

each of you ? heroes among heroes

the brave of the brave -

will get a bonus of...?

47 euros.

A bonus.

And

a transfer to a school of your choice.

Sun or sea, you choose...

Somewhere far from here.

Thanks but no. That won't do.

This success is half and half failure.

I can't accept a bonus for success that rewards failure.

Sorry?

He means we don't want a transfer.

Why not?

Too many kids failed this year.

Like Boulard, who we owe this to.

Thanks,

but we'll stay at Jules Ferry.

Job not done yet.

I'm late.

Ah! This is my new assistant, Marcelin.

Jacquart?

- Amina? - Marcelin!

Marcelin from uni?

With tongues this time!

And

dear Mr Houston?

What's that?

Hey?

No music!

You're funny, Antoine Polochon.

Almost ready?

Sorry, I was...

To Dad... Who taught me so much

Stop!

Fed up with class time Turning into detention

This years a big one I haven't got school

I'm sick of being late Teachers on my back

You can boot me out But I bet you I'll pass

I owe it to myself I made my mum a promise

I want to go to uni These heavy-weights on my case

I'm back I'll get the bac!

I'm done lazing in my mac

- Get ready - For the show

I'm gonna have a heart attack.

There.

Subtitles: Eclair Group