PREVIEW 2005: movies - les choristes (the chorus)

already nominated for best foriegn film at the 2005 golden globes, france's official selection for the oscars, 'les choristes', has not only been garnering good reviews worldwide, but performs solidly wherever it's been showing.

a simple story about a failed composer (gerard jugnot) who gets a job teaching wayward boys at a boarding school. the teacher soon realises that the only way to get through to these children is to not only show compassion, but to inspire his kids in the form of a choir.

reminding me of my experiences as a chorus boy growing up, the nice thing about this film is that it doesn't pile up on sentimentality (though there are elements throughout) and also shows how music can literally save lives.

to find out more go here:
http://www.leschoristes-lefilm.com/

my grade: B+