A poignant French musical drama where a failed musician finds redemption as a supervisor at a strict boarding school. Through the metaphor of a choir, it explores how art and kindness can illuminate even the darkest corners of childhood despair.
The Chorus
Les Choristes
Director:
Christophe Barratier
Cast:
Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Kad Merad, Jean-Paul Bonnaire, Marie Bunel
Drama
History
Comedy
Budget:
$5,300,000
Box Office:
$83,600,000
The Chorus - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Jacques Perrin's Cameo
Jacques Perrin, who plays the adult Morhange in the frame story, also produced the film. He is a legendary French actor, known for Cinema Paradiso.
Reference to 1945 Original
The plot structure and character names (Mathieu, Rachin) are direct tributes to La Cage aux rossignols (1945), acknowledging its cinematic ancestor.