Lycée Buffon
Lycée Buffon

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Lycée Buffon

2001
Movie
11 min
French

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Christophe LoizillonGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A disillusioned philosophy teacher at a prestigious Parisian high school finds his life turned upside down when he becomes infatuated with one of his students. This infatuation leads him down a path of self-destruction and moral compromise.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its exploration of forbidden desires and the complexities of human relationships, while others found its narrative predictable and its portrayal of the student-teacher dynamic somewhat problematic. It garnered a modest audience upon release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mature handling of a sensitive subject matter.

  • Criticized for a lack of narrative depth and character development.

  • Thierry Frémont's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a real-life event that occurred in a French high school.

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