LES HERITIERS

“one of the best films of the year”
French Cinema Review

“a meaningful true story”
Le Journal du Dimanche

11:00 AM Sunday, March 20th 2016
French pastries and coffee served starting at 10:30 AM
Center for Contemporary Arts

11:10 AM Sunday, March 20th
French pastries and coffee served at 10:30 AM
Center for Contemporary Arts

Based on a true story, LES HÉRITIERS takes us inside a high school in a tough Paris suburb. Determined to motivate her disaffected students, many of whom are Muslim, Madam Gueguen decides to enter her class into France’s annual contest about World War II and the Shoah. While the class initially resists the idea and sees no connection between their lives and the Shoah, Madame Gueguen creates a bridge and teaches her class about racism and resilience in the process. This César nominated film for best actor is an inspirational one that has garnered numerous four and five star reviews.