Coming to theatres today, Friday, February 22:
THE COMPETITION (LE CONCOURS)
Director:
Claire Simon
Premiere:
Venice 2016
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, IDFA, True/False, CPH:DOX, Docaviv, Docs Against Gravity, London, Göteborg, Taipei
About:
An inside look at a French film school and its next generation of hopeful filmmakers.
I previously wrote about the film for DOC NYC, saying:
Director Claire Simon goes behind closed doors during the months-long admissions period at France’s most selective film school, La Fémis, where thousands of hopefuls apply for only 40 available slots. The state-run institution, which teaches aspiring filmmakers their craft through hands-on training with working professionals, also turns to the latter to evaluate applicants. Simon captures entrance interviews and candid discussions among the selection committee, creating a revealing portrait of an institution and its gatekeepers.
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