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The Year of Certificate

19961h 36mJacques Renard

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This certificate was formerly obtained by pupils at the end of primary school. The teacher of a small village has a dream: he wants his son to get his certificate and to be the best in the district ("Canton"). His younger son is less gifted: he is ashamed of him and treats him like a dunce. His obsession is so strong his marriage (his wife is a schoolteacher too) is soon on the rocks.

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What is The Year of Certificate (1996) about?

This certificate was formerly obtained by pupils at the end of primary school. The teacher of a small village has a dream: he wants his son to get his certificate and to be the best in the district ("Canton"). His younger son is less gifted: he is ashamed of him and treats him like a dunce. His obsession is so strong his marriage (his wife is a schoolteacher too) is soon on the rocks.

Who stars in The Year of Certificate?

The Year of Certificate stars Jacques Bonnaffé (Paul Fontanes), Mireille Perrier (Claire Fontanes), Jean Yanne (Le Grand-père), Jean-Yves Berteloot (Victor Boucheron), Michèle Moretti (Mademoiselle Rachel). The film was directed by Jacques Renard.

How long is The Year of Certificate?

The Year of Certificate has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

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