La grande vie (2009)
Release Year: 2009
Nation: France
Alternative Title: I megali zoi
Director: Emmanuel Salinger
Writer: Emmanuel Salinger, Marcia Romano, Pascal Bonitzer
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Story
Philosophy teacher in the provincial city of Saint-Etienne, Gregoire is a discreet man of integrity. He strives to instill the fundamentals of wisdom in his lethargic high-school students. Circumstances lead him to Paris where he encounters a new student in the shape of Patrick, a star TV presenter. Patrick's career is on a high, but he's not happy. He wants to learn, he wants to change, he wants Gregoire to be his life-coach.
Summary
In France's industrial heartland, Saint-Etienne, philosophy teacher Grégoire leads a quiet life of principle, inspiring wisdom in his apathetic students. Fate propels him to Paris where he crosses paths with Patrick, a charismatic TV personality seeking change amidst career success. Patrick yearns for learning and growth, finding in Grégoire an unlikely life coach.
