DOCUMENTARY . 2019 . 1h 54m . French . 6.8/10

A Dramatic Film_

Original: Un film dramatique

Artist and filmmaker Eric Baudelaire spent four years interacting with the pupils of a film class, at a secondary school in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. Keeping himself on the sidelines, he gives way to the children to express their thoughts and dreams. Their remarks are intuitive, inquisitive, yet passionate and surprisingly mature, concerning rocky and complicated issues, ranging from racism, immigration, and identity, all the way to the possibilities of film as a medium. As time flows almost unnoticed, it is evident that these children have not only become the co-directors of this film but also the heroes of their own lives.

Starring Anida Ait Abdesselam, David Pop, Fatimata Sarr
6.8/10
Rating
1h 54m
Runtime
2019
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Artist and filmmaker Eric Baudelaire spent four years interacting with the pupils of a film class, at a secondary school in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. Keeping himself on the sidelines, he gives way to the children to express their thoughts and dreams. Their remarks are intuitive, inquisitive, yet passionate and surprisingly mature, concerning rocky and complicated issues, ranging from racism, immigration, and identity, all the way to the possibilities of film as a medium. As time flows almost unnoticed, it is evident that these children have not only become the co-directors of this film but also the heroes of their own lives.

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Year context
A Dramatic Film was released 7 years ago in 2019.
Overview
Artist and filmmaker Eric Baudelaire spent four years interacting with the pupils of a film class, at a secondary school in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Deni...
A Dramatic Film is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 54m.

CAST (3)

AA
Anida Ait Abdesselam
DP
David Pop
FS
Fatimata Sarr

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
114 min (1h 54m)
Original Title
Un film dramatique
Language
French
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Dramatic Film about?
Artist and filmmaker Eric Baudelaire spent four years interacting with the pupils of a film class, at a secondary school in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. Keeping himself on the sidelines, he gives way to the children to express their thoughts and dreams. Their remarks are intuitive, inquisitive, yet passionate and surprisingly mature, concerning rocky and complicated issues, ranging from racism, immigration, and identity, all the way to the possibilities of film as a medium. As time flows almost unnoticed, it is evident that these children have not only become the co-directors of this film but also the heroes of their own lives.
How long is A Dramatic Film?
A Dramatic Film has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who stars in A Dramatic Film?
The cast of A Dramatic Film includes Anida Ait Abdesselam, David Pop, Fatimata Sarr.
What is the rating of A Dramatic Film?
A Dramatic Film has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary
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