A Real Job

A Real Job

A Real Job

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A Real Job

2023

1h 40m

6.3(263 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Benjamin is a PhD student without scholarship support. Under the pressure of his parents, and in need of money, he becomes a substitute teacher in a middle school. Without training nor experience, and facing a declining public educational system, he discovers how tough this job can be. Hopefully, his supportive and committed colleagues will lead him to take a fresh look at the profession.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

31 Juin Films

France 2 Cinéma

Le Pacte

Canal+

Ciné+

France Télévisions

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Vincent Lacoste

Benjamin

Vincent Lacoste

Acting

François Cluzet

Pierre

François Cluzet

Acting

Louise Bourgoin

Sandrine

Louise Bourgoin

Acting

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Meriem

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Acting

William Lebghil

Fouad

William Lebghil

Acting

Lucie Zhang

Sophie

Lucie Zhang

Acting

Bouli Lanners

Benjamin's Father

Bouli Lanners

Acting

Léo Chalié

Alix

Léo Chalié

Acting

Théo Navarro-Mussy

Sofiane

Théo Navarro-Mussy

Acting

Hubert Myon

The Deputy Principal

Hubert Myon

Acting

Jéremy Gillet

Simon, Pierre's Son

Jéremy Gillet

Acting

Mustapha Abourachid

The Principal

Mustapha Abourachid

Acting

Michaël Perez

Jeremie

Michaël Perez

Acting

Justine Bachelet

Anna

Justine Bachelet

Acting

Valérie Crouzet

Sophie, Pierre's Wife

Valérie Crouzet

Acting

Foëd Amara

Meriem's Ex

Foëd Amara

Acting

Laurence Huby

The Inspector

Laurence Huby

Acting

Bilel Souidi

Enzo

No Image

Acting

Saida Khaoua

Enzo's Mother

No Image

Acting

Chabane Hamidi

Enzo's Father

No Image

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