1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,074 Subtitles downloaded from www.OpenSubtitles.org 2 00:01:22,260 --> 00:01:24,137 - Hi! - Ok, Francois? 3 00:01:24,380 --> 00:01:25,096 And you? 4 00:01:25,340 --> 00:01:27,570 Stephane... Francois... 5 00:01:28,180 --> 00:01:31,092 - Still on the team? - As ready as ever. 6 00:01:37,620 --> 00:01:39,292 Hello. 7 00:01:42,980 --> 00:01:46,495 - This one? - At the back, please. 8 00:01:56,780 --> 00:01:58,293 Hi, I'm Herve. 9 00:01:58,540 --> 00:02:00,895 A sports teacher here for 3 years. 10 00:02:01,780 --> 00:02:03,691 Welcome to all our new colleagues. 11 00:02:03,980 --> 00:02:06,369 The students can be tough... 12 00:02:06,660 --> 00:02:09,697 but they're good kids. 13 00:02:10,180 --> 00:02:12,410 Hi, I'm Olivier. 14 00:02:12,660 --> 00:02:14,696 I teach physical science... 15 00:02:14,940 --> 00:02:17,818 and I've been here for 4 years. 16 00:02:18,940 --> 00:02:20,373 I'm Patrick, 17 00:02:20,700 --> 00:02:23,931 and I teach multiplication tables, 18 00:02:24,220 --> 00:02:26,176 and sometimes mathematics! 19 00:02:26,460 --> 00:02:28,257 I've been at this school 20 00:02:28,540 --> 00:02:30,371 for a number of years. 21 00:02:30,660 --> 00:02:34,619 Hello, I'm Anne. I used to work in the Lyon suburbs. 22 00:02:34,860 --> 00:02:36,418 I teach English. 23 00:02:36,660 --> 00:02:39,015 I'm looking for my new colleagues. 24 00:02:39,260 --> 00:02:40,693 Hi, I'm Isabelle 25 00:02:41,100 --> 00:02:42,010 Nice to meet you. 26 00:02:42,260 --> 00:02:43,454 I'm Christiane. 27 00:02:44,260 --> 00:02:48,458 I'm Frederic, I teach history and geography. 28 00:02:48,700 --> 00:02:50,452 and I used to work out in suburbs of Paris. 29 00:02:50,700 --> 00:02:53,692 I'm happy to be in the city now. 30 00:02:54,500 --> 00:02:57,617 I'm Julie, the year supervisor. I'd like to welcome you all 31 00:02:57,860 --> 00:03:00,374 and wish you a good year. 32 00:03:00,980 --> 00:03:03,050 I'm Aline and I'm the cook 33 00:03:03,300 --> 00:03:05,734 I'd like to welcome you all. 34 00:03:05,980 --> 00:03:07,459 Thank you, Aline! 35 00:03:09,300 --> 00:03:13,134 Hello. I'm Gilles, I've been teaching mathematics 36 00:03:13,380 --> 00:03:17,134 for many years 37 00:03:17,380 --> 00:03:21,771 I'm retiring at the end of this year 38 00:03:22,060 --> 00:03:25,211 I'd like to wish the new arrivals plenty of courage. 39 00:03:28,740 --> 00:03:31,413 I'm Francois I teach French. 40 00:03:31,660 --> 00:03:33,890 And I'm starting my fourth year here 41 00:03:34,140 --> 00:03:35,971 Welcome everybody. 42 00:03:44,460 --> 00:03:46,530 We'll meet up at midday... 43 00:03:46,820 --> 00:03:49,459 in the canteen for a drink to mark the new year. 44 00:04:01,820 --> 00:04:04,892 You get Wednesday like you wanted! 45 00:04:05,180 --> 00:04:07,375 We could swap our classes 46 00:04:09,740 --> 00:04:11,617 Nice, nice... 47 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:13,737 Not nice, not nice at all. 48 00:04:13,980 --> 00:04:15,572 He's nice. 49 00:04:15,820 --> 00:04:18,732 Not nice, watch him. Not nice at all. 50 00:04:18,980 --> 00:04:21,494 Nice, not nice. 51 00:04:21,740 --> 00:04:23,378 She's not nice at all. 52 00:04:31,860 --> 00:04:33,452 Arthur, your cap. 53 00:04:35,020 --> 00:04:36,976 Good morning. 54 00:04:39,340 --> 00:04:41,456 That's my place. 55 00:04:43,340 --> 00:05:04,616 Get lost! 56 00:05:11,300 --> 00:05:12,972 Calm down now! 57 00:05:16,620 --> 00:05:17,689 Stop stirring things up 58 00:05:17,980 --> 00:05:19,459 Remove your hood, please 59 00:05:19,700 --> 00:05:22,294 You two back there, there's place here. 60 00:05:22,540 --> 00:05:24,610 - One up front. - There's room here too! 61 00:05:24,900 --> 00:05:27,255 Let's get one thing clear... 62 00:05:32,860 --> 00:05:36,455 We waste 5 minutes lining outside, 63 00:05:36,700 --> 00:05:38,292 5 coming up, 5 setting down: 64 00:05:38,540 --> 00:05:40,019 15 minutes out of hour 65 00:05:40,260 --> 00:05:42,933 Do you realize what 15 lost minutes means? 66 00:05:43,180 --> 00:05:44,329 With 25 hours a week 67 00:05:44,620 --> 00:05:46,258 and 30 weeks in the year, 68 00:05:46,500 --> 00:05:48,650 we lose thousands of minutes. 69 00:05:48,900 --> 00:05:51,209 In other schools, they do a full work. 70 00:05:52,220 --> 00:05:55,098 Imagine how far ahead they get in a year 71 00:05:56,180 --> 00:05:57,454 Figure it out! 72 00:05:57,700 --> 00:05:59,133 We never do an hour. 73 00:05:59,540 --> 00:06:01,019 Hand up to speak. 74 00:06:03,020 --> 00:06:05,580 We never do an hour You always say that! 75 00:06:05,820 --> 00:06:09,415 Teachers say we do an hours class but we never do. 76 00:06:12,140 --> 00:06:14,938 8.30 to 9.25 doesn't make an hour. 77 00:06:15,220 --> 00:06:17,370 All right it's 55 minutes. 78 00:06:17,620 --> 00:06:19,611 That’s an important point 79 00:06:20,060 --> 00:06:24,736 Stop saying other schools do an hour They don't! 80 00:06:25,020 --> 00:06:28,615 All I'm saying is that we waste time. Like now. 81 00:06:28,860 --> 00:06:30,930 To start with, 82 00:06:31,180 --> 00:06:32,499 take out a sheet of paper, 83 00:06:33,100 --> 00:06:36,058 fold it in two so that it can stand 84 00:06:36,340 --> 00:06:39,218 on the edge of your desk clearly 85 00:06:39,460 --> 00:06:42,213 and using block capitals, 86 00:06:42,740 --> 00:06:45,095 write your full name. 87 00:06:45,380 --> 00:06:46,972 Why write our names? 88 00:06:47,220 --> 00:06:48,539 To know who you are 89 00:06:48,780 --> 00:06:51,499 - But you know us! - We had you last year. 90 00:06:51,820 --> 00:06:55,415 Esmeralda, half of the kids here are new. 91 00:06:55,660 --> 00:06:58,811 Be happy. That way people will know your name 92 00:06:59,100 --> 00:07:00,374 I'm not doing it 93 00:07:00,620 --> 00:07:03,259 I won't if you don't 94 00:07:03,540 --> 00:07:04,416 You're right 95 00:07:04,660 --> 00:07:08,369 For those of you who don’t know me, I'm Mr. Marin 96 00:07:09,540 --> 00:07:11,735 - A marine? - Very funny 97 00:07:12,020 --> 00:07:13,658 Corny! 98 00:07:14,540 --> 00:07:16,610 He wiped you out, sir 99 00:07:17,500 --> 00:07:20,060 Come on, it shouldn’t take so long 100 00:07:22,580 --> 00:07:24,855 Five minutes to write a name 101 00:07:25,220 --> 00:07:26,972 It's ridiculous 102 00:07:49,060 --> 00:07:51,210 A biscuit for the firs day? 103 00:07:51,460 --> 00:07:53,337 I'm OK, thanks 104 00:07:55,660 --> 00:07:58,572 Rachel, a biscuit will buck you up 105 00:08:03,700 --> 00:08:06,851 All right. "Witty" 106 00:08:07,140 --> 00:08:09,131 That's word we'll try to explain later. 107 00:08:10,100 --> 00:08:11,738 Are there any other words 108 00:08:12,020 --> 00:08:14,773 that you don't understand? 109 00:08:15,860 --> 00:08:18,613 The word "condescension" 110 00:08:19,060 --> 00:08:21,255 Yes, that's a complicated word. 111 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:23,252 Do you have any idea 112 00:08:23,540 --> 00:08:25,576 what that might mean? 113 00:08:25,820 --> 00:08:27,651 A vague idea but I'm not sure 114 00:08:28,580 --> 00:08:30,013 You're not sure? 115 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:32,979 We'll talk about that later then 116 00:08:33,500 --> 00:08:36,298 - Yes, Damien - "Argentine". 117 00:08:36,940 --> 00:08:38,931 Argentine. What does that mean? 118 00:08:39,460 --> 00:08:41,769 It's people who live in Argentina. 119 00:08:42,380 --> 00:08:44,530 Right, the inhabitants of Argentina 120 00:08:44,940 --> 00:08:46,976 Of course not 121 00:08:47,540 --> 00:08:49,531 Damien, who lives in Argentina? 122 00:08:50,020 --> 00:08:51,294 The Argentines 123 00:08:51,580 --> 00:08:54,014 In a soccer match Argentina's players 124 00:08:54,300 --> 00:08:55,528 are called... 125 00:08:56,180 --> 00:08:57,499 Footballers 126 00:08:59,140 --> 00:08:59,856 Let's move on 127 00:09:00,700 --> 00:09:03,692 Any other difficult words in the text? 128 00:09:05,060 --> 00:09:06,049 Henriette 129 00:09:07,460 --> 00:09:11,248 Is there anything that you didn't understand? 130 00:09:14,900 --> 00:09:15,969 "Henceforth". 131 00:09:17,420 --> 00:09:18,216 "Henceforth". 132 00:09:18,860 --> 00:09:20,259 "Henceforth" 133 00:09:20,540 --> 00:09:23,054 Thanks for the prompt, Samantha. 134 00:09:26,500 --> 00:09:30,413 I think that will do, Let's take a look at these words. 135 00:09:30,700 --> 00:09:33,134 All right. Austrian 136 00:09:33,420 --> 00:09:36,810 Wey was the one who picked the word Austrian 137 00:09:37,060 --> 00:09:38,129 Yes, Esmeralda. 138 00:09:38,380 --> 00:09:40,450 We all know what "Austrian" is. 139 00:09:40,740 --> 00:09:44,289 - People from Austria. - Wey doesn't know and... 140 00:09:44,580 --> 00:09:46,491 Maybe, but everyone else knows! 141 00:09:46,780 --> 00:09:50,693 We get the message. You didn't know "misleading" 142 00:09:50,980 --> 00:09:54,131 ...so you're not really in any position to talk. 143 00:09:54,380 --> 00:09:56,132 But everyone knows what "Austrian" means. 144 00:09:56,420 --> 00:09:58,217 Nobody's perfect. 145 00:10:00,420 --> 00:10:03,253 - "Austrian" is not a very, important word, Wey. 146 00:10:03,500 --> 00:10:06,617 It refers to someone from the land of Austria, 147 00:10:06,940 --> 00:10:09,135 which is pretty tiny country. 148 00:10:09,380 --> 00:10:11,052 We can live without the word. 149 00:10:11,700 --> 00:10:15,170 Can anyone name a famous Austrian? 150 00:10:15,500 --> 00:10:18,139 Mozart. 151 00:10:19,260 --> 00:10:21,615 - Who? - Wol Fang Amadeus Mozart. 152 00:10:21,900 --> 00:10:25,529 - "Wol Fung" maybe if he were English, not Austrian. 153 00:10:25,820 --> 00:10:28,380 Any other famous Austrians? 154 00:10:28,620 --> 00:10:31,259 Austria could vanish no one would notice. 155 00:10:32,780 --> 00:10:35,738 Seriously, it's south of Germany. So check a map, Wey, 156 00:10:36,020 --> 00:10:38,739 You'll see where it is. 157 00:10:38,980 --> 00:10:39,617 Souleymane, 158 00:10:39,860 --> 00:10:41,771 ...can you note the words too? 159 00:10:42,020 --> 00:10:43,248 I forgot my things. 160 00:10:43,940 --> 00:10:46,135 No one can land you some paper... 161 00:10:46,420 --> 00:10:48,775 I'll do it at home. 162 00:10:49,260 --> 00:10:51,694 You'll do it at home. Sure you will. That's your approach 163 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:53,379 Only work at home. 164 00:10:53,620 --> 00:10:54,769 I'm serious! 165 00:10:55,020 --> 00:10:59,411 If I could be sure of that... 166 00:10:59,660 --> 00:11:01,969 Don't worry. It'll be ok 167 00:11:02,220 --> 00:11:05,053 Let's move on to "succulent". 168 00:11:05,340 --> 00:11:08,138 "Succulent" is a word that we'll try to guess the meaning of. 169 00:11:09,420 --> 00:11:10,694 What's is "succulent"? 170 00:11:10,940 --> 00:11:11,929 Suck 171 00:11:12,540 --> 00:11:14,212 Suck off. 172 00:11:15,340 --> 00:11:16,693 Very funny, Boubacar. 173 00:11:17,060 --> 00:11:18,254 Very witty indeed, 174 00:11:20,100 --> 00:11:21,453 Here's a sentence... 175 00:11:22,500 --> 00:11:24,331 ...with "succulent". 176 00:11:24,660 --> 00:11:29,336 "Bill enjoys a succulent... 177 00:11:31,380 --> 00:11:32,369 ...cheeseburger. " 178 00:11:32,660 --> 00:11:34,173 Cheeseburgers stink! 179 00:11:35,540 --> 00:11:37,258 - Who said that? - Me. 180 00:11:37,540 --> 00:11:38,893 Why "cheeseburger"? 181 00:11:39,780 --> 00:11:45,013 Well, since you say that, you think cheeseburgers aren't succulent. 182 00:11:45,660 --> 00:11:47,457 Maybe, but they're crap. 183 00:11:47,740 --> 00:11:51,449 OK, but what I just said should have made the penny drop. 184 00:11:51,700 --> 00:11:53,611 - What does that mean? - Mean what? 185 00:11:53,900 --> 00:11:55,333 The penny thing... 186 00:11:57,180 --> 00:11:58,169 To make the penny drop, 187 00:11:58,420 --> 00:12:01,218 No one knows the expression? 188 00:12:01,500 --> 00:12:03,536 If the penny drops, it means you understand. 189 00:12:03,820 --> 00:12:05,412 When I say, 190 00:12:05,660 --> 00:12:09,812 if cheeseburger stink they're not succulent, 191 00:12:10,060 --> 00:12:13,177 that should help you see what "succulent" means. 192 00:12:13,460 --> 00:12:16,372 - What's with the Bills? - What bills? 193 00:12:16,620 --> 00:12:17,769 The name Bill. 194 00:12:18,620 --> 00:12:20,531 You always use weird names. 195 00:12:20,780 --> 00:12:23,817 Weird? A recent US President was called Bill. 196 00:12:24,100 --> 00:12:28,298 Why don't you use Aissata or Rachid or Ahmed... 197 00:12:28,540 --> 00:12:30,212 You always use whitey names. 198 00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:31,410 What names? 199 00:12:31,860 --> 00:12:34,454 - Honky names. - What's honky? 200 00:12:35,660 --> 00:12:38,413 Honkies, Frenchies, frogs. 201 00:12:38,660 --> 00:12:39,649 You're not French? 202 00:12:39,900 --> 00:12:41,219 No, I'm not French. 203 00:12:41,660 --> 00:12:42,809 I didn't know. 204 00:12:43,100 --> 00:12:44,328 I am, but not proud of it. 205 00:12:44,580 --> 00:12:47,652 Fine, I'm not either 206 00:12:47,900 --> 00:12:49,572 Why use these names? 207 00:12:49,820 --> 00:12:53,813 Khoumba, if I start choosing names 208 00:12:54,100 --> 00:12:56,660 to suit all your origins, it'll never end. 209 00:12:56,940 --> 00:12:58,532 Just change a little! 210 00:13:00,540 --> 00:13:02,371 What do you suggest? 211 00:13:02,980 --> 00:13:04,777 Aissata! Fatou, no! 212 00:13:05,020 --> 00:13:07,170 - No, Aissata. - Aissata, Aissata! 213 00:13:36,660 --> 00:13:39,811 Excuse me. You have class 4/3 in French? 214 00:13:40,060 --> 00:13:41,652 I'm class supervisor too. 215 00:13:41,900 --> 00:13:44,289 Know what book you'll be reading? 216 00:13:45,060 --> 00:13:47,130 No, I haven't decided. 217 00:13:48,220 --> 00:13:52,771 In history I'll start with Ancien Regime 218 00:13:53,020 --> 00:13:57,571 If you want to link into that, what kind of books are there? 219 00:13:59,700 --> 00:14:02,419 The Enlightenment will be tough for them. 220 00:14:03,060 --> 00:14:05,813 How about Voltaire? Is he tough? 221 00:14:06,060 --> 00:14:07,937 He's not easy. 222 00:14:08,220 --> 00:14:09,539 Candide, is simple... 223 00:14:10,860 --> 00:14:12,339 Not in their year 224 00:14:12,980 --> 00:14:14,129 Zadig... 225 00:14:14,980 --> 00:14:18,211 Yes, but it'd be tough 226 00:14:51,820 --> 00:14:52,889 You have 20 seconds. 227 00:14:53,140 --> 00:14:54,619 No, we've not finished yet! 228 00:14:55,340 --> 00:14:57,456 We've not finished yet! 229 00:14:57,740 --> 00:14:59,731 We can't spend 2 hours on the imperfect. 230 00:15:03,540 --> 00:15:05,496 Dalla, I can give you the time. 231 00:15:09,140 --> 00:15:10,698 Sir, my pen keeps leaking! 232 00:15:11,580 --> 00:15:13,298 - It's crap - Who has a handkerchief? 233 00:15:13,660 --> 00:15:14,809 Me! 234 00:15:15,500 --> 00:15:16,216 Rabah! 235 00:15:16,460 --> 00:15:18,894 Ask before you stand. 236 00:15:20,540 --> 00:15:22,496 - May I? - Yes. 237 00:15:24,860 --> 00:15:27,135 - Gently, Ok... - The perv! 238 00:15:27,620 --> 00:15:28,689 He touched her tits! 239 00:15:28,940 --> 00:15:30,976 Just give him the handkerchief. 240 00:15:31,220 --> 00:15:33,973 Spare us your comments. 241 00:15:34,220 --> 00:15:36,051 God dam pedophile! 242 00:15:37,460 --> 00:15:39,735 - Quiet! - Sir? 243 00:15:40,660 --> 00:15:44,016 Why the imperfect indicative? 244 00:15:45,180 --> 00:15:47,535 Cut it out! 245 00:15:48,020 --> 00:15:51,535 - Why not just imperfect? - Quiet, Souleymane. 246 00:15:51,820 --> 00:15:54,573 All right, Esmeralda, why the indicative? 247 00:15:54,900 --> 00:15:57,892 If I knew, I wouldn't ask. 248 00:15:58,180 --> 00:16:02,776 I can imagine. Anyone know why we specify the imperfect indicative? 249 00:16:03,020 --> 00:16:04,931 Why not just the imperfect? 250 00:16:05,220 --> 00:16:07,688 Nassim? May I wash my hands? 251 00:16:08,100 --> 00:16:10,375 Go on, wash them and get it over with. 252 00:16:11,100 --> 00:16:12,738 Make it quick. 253 00:16:12,980 --> 00:16:14,538 He'll take a week! 254 00:16:15,700 --> 00:16:17,258 - I'll go with him. - Enough 255 00:16:18,020 --> 00:16:19,009 The imperfect indicative is 256 00:16:21,180 --> 00:16:23,740 different than another imperfect 257 00:16:24,860 --> 00:16:26,373 Which imperfect is that? 258 00:16:27,060 --> 00:16:29,574 Agam? - The imperfect subjunctive. 259 00:16:29,820 --> 00:16:30,809 Exactly. 260 00:16:31,100 --> 00:16:35,298 The Imperfect subjunctive. Can anyone give me an example? 261 00:16:37,620 --> 00:16:39,895 I don't believe it, Khoumba, but go on. 262 00:16:40,180 --> 00:16:44,014 I may be wrong... 263 00:16:44,300 --> 00:16:45,574 I think so too. 264 00:16:45,860 --> 00:16:47,498 - I were - I were. 265 00:16:47,780 --> 00:16:49,657 From the verb "to werr" 266 00:16:49,940 --> 00:16:51,692 - I don't know... - I wuz. 267 00:16:51,940 --> 00:16:54,249 I were, we were, you were 268 00:16:54,540 --> 00:16:58,169 All right. Not bad but you use it wrongly. 269 00:16:58,460 --> 00:17:03,090 You vaguely recall the imperfect subjunctive. 270 00:17:03,380 --> 00:17:05,211 Imagine I say: 271 00:17:05,460 --> 00:17:07,974 "He insist... 272 00:17:08,220 --> 00:17:10,290 "that I be... " 273 00:17:12,300 --> 00:17:15,497 Let's say "in shape". "He insists that I be in shape" 274 00:17:15,740 --> 00:17:18,379 What is "be" in that example? 275 00:17:18,740 --> 00:17:20,651 The present subjunctive. 276 00:17:20,900 --> 00:17:23,972 Very good. For the imperfect subjunctive, 277 00:17:24,260 --> 00:17:28,014 we follow the sequence of tenses and use a past: 278 00:17:28,260 --> 00:17:29,329 "He insisted... " 279 00:17:29,580 --> 00:17:32,094 - "He insisted that I... " Khoumba? 280 00:17:32,340 --> 00:17:34,296 - Were. - Were. Yes. 281 00:17:34,580 --> 00:17:36,810 You really think I'll tell my mom: 282 00:17:37,060 --> 00:17:40,336 "He insisted that I were'd been in shape? 283 00:17:40,620 --> 00:17:43,896 Not I were'd been. Learn to use it first 284 00:17:44,180 --> 00:17:46,535 "That I were in shape" 285 00:17:46,820 --> 00:17:49,459 - The sequence of tenses. - No one says that. 286 00:17:49,740 --> 00:17:51,935 I was right! 287 00:17:52,180 --> 00:17:54,375 "I were". 288 00:17:54,620 --> 00:17:57,737 Will you let me answer the question? 289 00:17:57,980 --> 00:18:00,050 If you care. - You may. 290 00:18:00,300 --> 00:18:04,532 - Before mastering something, the imperfect subjunctive, 291 00:18:04,780 --> 00:18:07,419 you're telling me it's no use. 292 00:18:07,660 --> 00:18:10,254 Start by mastering it, 293 00:18:10,500 --> 00:18:13,731 then you can call its use into question. 294 00:18:14,020 --> 00:18:16,215 Sir, why are you criticizing us? 295 00:18:16,460 --> 00:18:20,419 They're right, that's the way people talked in the old days. 296 00:18:20,700 --> 00:18:23,168 Even my gran didn't say that. 297 00:18:23,460 --> 00:18:26,133 Or your great granddad It's from the Middle Ages! 298 00:18:26,420 --> 00:18:27,853 No it isn't. 299 00:18:28,140 --> 00:18:29,698 It is! 300 00:18:29,940 --> 00:18:31,089 It's bourgeois... 301 00:18:31,340 --> 00:18:35,777 Tell me, when was the last time 302 00:18:36,020 --> 00:18:37,339 you heard someone talk like that? 303 00:18:37,580 --> 00:18:40,811 Yesterday, with friends, we used the imperfect subjunctive. 304 00:18:41,060 --> 00:18:42,288 No, someone normal! 305 00:18:42,580 --> 00:18:45,378 All right, all right. 306 00:18:45,620 --> 00:18:47,929 The people on the streets... 307 00:18:48,180 --> 00:18:50,250 Can I reply? 308 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:53,329 Yep. 309 00:18:53,780 --> 00:18:56,214 I'll talk this over, but calmly. 310 00:18:56,460 --> 00:18:59,850 All right, not everyone talks that way. 311 00:19:00,100 --> 00:19:02,819 In fact, people who do are pretty rare. 312 00:19:03,060 --> 00:19:05,528 I'd even say only snobs... 313 00:19:05,860 --> 00:19:08,818 ...use the imperfect subjunctive. 314 00:19:09,100 --> 00:19:11,011 What's a snob? 315 00:19:11,300 --> 00:19:15,179 Snobs are slightly affected, slightly precious people 316 00:19:15,420 --> 00:19:17,615 who tend to put on airs. 317 00:19:17,900 --> 00:19:18,935 Homosexuals? 318 00:19:20,460 --> 00:19:22,610 No, not homosexuals... 319 00:19:23,420 --> 00:19:25,012 You can be affected and refined 320 00:19:25,260 --> 00:19:28,332 without being homosexual. 321 00:19:28,660 --> 00:19:30,412 In any case, 322 00:19:30,700 --> 00:19:34,659 this register may seem formal and a bit affected, 323 00:19:34,900 --> 00:19:36,856 and even bourgeois. 324 00:19:37,100 --> 00:19:40,695 But these different registers exist 325 00:19:40,940 --> 00:19:42,851 ...as I keep telling you, 326 00:19:43,140 --> 00:19:46,974 ...you need to be able to use them 327 00:19:47,220 --> 00:19:49,370 ...Familiar, current, formal, oral and written. 328 00:19:49,660 --> 00:19:51,378 Move between them and use them all. Yes, Lucie? 329 00:19:52,100 --> 00:19:56,218 How do we know what's written and what's for oral? 330 00:19:56,700 --> 00:19:59,339 Why is a word more one for one register? 331 00:19:59,580 --> 00:20:02,014 Normally, that's something 332 00:20:02,260 --> 00:20:05,297 that you pick up as you go along 333 00:20:06,100 --> 00:20:09,058 You need to use intuition. 334 00:20:09,460 --> 00:20:11,291 What's this? 335 00:20:11,540 --> 00:20:14,896 Intuition is when you can't use thinking 336 00:20:15,180 --> 00:20:18,729 When you can't really... 337 00:20:18,980 --> 00:20:21,335 It's not knowing but more like sensing something. 338 00:20:21,580 --> 00:20:23,377 When you sense things 339 00:20:24,260 --> 00:20:25,978 What if you don't sense? 340 00:20:27,220 --> 00:20:29,609 If you don't sense them, well… 341 00:20:29,860 --> 00:20:32,852 You gain intuition by using the language. 342 00:20:33,100 --> 00:20:36,251 That's when you learn to distinguish... 343 00:20:36,500 --> 00:20:39,139 almost automatically between oral and written styles. 344 00:20:40,060 --> 00:20:42,972 - Souleymane wants to say something. - Shut it. 345 00:20:43,220 --> 00:20:44,778 What does he want to say? 346 00:20:45,020 --> 00:20:46,169 Go on! 347 00:20:46,580 --> 00:20:49,174 Calm down 348 00:20:50,700 --> 00:20:52,372 Cut it out. No fighting 349 00:20:52,660 --> 00:20:54,935 - I'll whop you - Don't act tough! 350 00:20:55,220 --> 00:20:58,576 What's wrong? Boubacar, turn around. 351 00:21:00,700 --> 00:21:02,497 - What is it? - Nothing 352 00:21:02,940 --> 00:21:06,296 - Apparently not. - Don't send him to the principal. 353 00:21:07,500 --> 00:21:09,934 If I tell you, I'm good for Guantanamo. 354 00:21:10,180 --> 00:21:11,613 Guantanamo! Guantanamo! 355 00:21:11,900 --> 00:21:12,969 I'll be tased! 356 00:21:13,260 --> 00:21:14,215 You won't be tased. 357 00:21:15,940 --> 00:21:17,293 - You have a question? - Yep 358 00:21:17,580 --> 00:21:18,410 So ask it 359 00:21:18,700 --> 00:21:21,612 - It's too wicked - It's not 360 00:21:21,900 --> 00:21:23,731 It's the pits for you - Just ask it 361 00:21:24,020 --> 00:21:25,738 - I have your word? - Hurry up 362 00:21:25,980 --> 00:21:29,370 This is what I heard, ok? I didn't say it but I heard... 363 00:21:29,660 --> 00:21:32,254 People say you like men. 364 00:21:37,420 --> 00:21:38,853 I didn't say it! 365 00:21:39,100 --> 00:21:41,694 - Who says that? - Just people 366 00:21:41,940 --> 00:21:43,931 They say Mr. Marin likes men" 367 00:21:44,180 --> 00:21:45,852 Others say that, not you? 368 00:21:46,260 --> 00:21:48,535 - You not interested? - No way 369 00:21:48,820 --> 00:21:51,015 - So why do you ask? - For the others. 370 00:21:51,300 --> 00:21:52,574 I'm spokesman 371 00:21:52,860 --> 00:21:55,693 - But you don't care? - If you like men, fine 372 00:21:57,260 --> 00:21:59,933 - So is it true? - You are asking me. 373 00:22:00,220 --> 00:22:02,814 Homosexual isn’t an insult, sir. 374 00:22:04,180 --> 00:22:06,410 You say it isn't but it seems to be a problem for you. 375 00:22:06,700 --> 00:22:09,931 You find it odd, men liking men. 376 00:22:10,420 --> 00:22:13,969 Maybe it is, I don't know It is true or not? 377 00:22:14,260 --> 00:22:16,251 No, it's not. Feel better now? 378 00:22:16,660 --> 00:22:17,615 Yeah? Sure. 379 00:22:20,540 --> 00:22:22,371 Sorry to disappoint you. 380 00:22:24,500 --> 00:22:27,298 All right, if Souleymane doesn't mind 381 00:22:27,580 --> 00:22:29,730 now he's settle his hang-ups, 382 00:22:29,980 --> 00:22:32,210 let's get back to the imperfect indicative. 383 00:22:37,380 --> 00:22:39,098 Yeah, like that! Not bad 384 00:22:45,340 --> 00:22:46,819 - What are you doing? - Stop. 385 00:22:47,060 --> 00:22:48,379 - What's up? - Get lost 386 00:22:52,780 --> 00:22:55,294 Who asked you? Look at your mug - Get lost 387 00:22:55,620 --> 00:22:57,531 - It's fucking ok! Take these jerks, 388 00:22:57,820 --> 00:22:59,014 then we'll see 389 00:22:59,260 --> 00:23:01,216 Go on, show me your backs 390 00:23:01,500 --> 00:23:03,934 - These guys suck. - Another one. 391 00:23:04,540 --> 00:23:06,974 - Classy display - You bet 392 00:23:07,220 --> 00:23:09,495 - Got one for me? - Can't afford it 393 00:23:09,740 --> 00:23:11,139 - How much? - Too much! 394 00:23:11,380 --> 00:23:13,735 Stop thinking I'm broke like you! 395 00:23:19,100 --> 00:23:22,729 She screwed up there She thinks it's regular verb 396 00:23:22,980 --> 00:23:25,050 No the verb's swim. Swimmed. 397 00:23:32,860 --> 00:23:35,738 Justine! "Swimmed"! 398 00:23:37,700 --> 00:23:39,577 Justine, work it out yourself 399 00:23:41,460 --> 00:23:44,577 Swummed. That's better, it mixes the two. 400 00:23:45,420 --> 00:23:47,490 Swammed! 401 00:23:50,220 --> 00:23:52,973 She put swemmed 402 00:23:55,700 --> 00:23:58,578 - Ok, thank you - Try swommed 403 00:23:59,780 --> 00:24:01,691 You can sit down 404 00:24:02,420 --> 00:24:03,296 Let's see. 405 00:24:03,580 --> 00:24:05,013 Let's see 406 00:24:05,340 --> 00:24:06,853 She can’t write 407 00:24:07,700 --> 00:24:09,770 She can’t write? Can you, Rabah? 408 00:24:10,060 --> 00:24:11,573 - You bet - Go on then 409 00:24:11,860 --> 00:24:13,418 Conjugate it properly 410 00:24:16,140 --> 00:24:17,016 - Swummed - No 411 00:24:18,340 --> 00:24:19,614 Continue. 412 00:24:22,700 --> 00:24:24,611 Swammed 413 00:24:24,860 --> 00:24:25,736 Wrong again 414 00:24:28,460 --> 00:24:31,133 Just kidding 415 00:24:31,420 --> 00:24:33,331 - It’s not like that - So what is it? 416 00:24:36,300 --> 00:24:37,574 Without an I 417 00:24:38,060 --> 00:24:39,652 Right, no I 418 00:24:40,780 --> 00:24:42,975 Why make fun of Justine, 419 00:24:43,260 --> 00:24:46,013 when you can’t do better? 420 00:24:46,380 --> 00:24:49,213 Justine wasn’t so wrong 421 00:24:49,500 --> 00:24:52,014 That’s enough 422 00:24:55,420 --> 00:24:58,730 You cant focus for more than 20 seconds 423 00:24:58,980 --> 00:25:00,254 like 3 year olds 424 00:25:00,740 --> 00:25:03,971 People aged 14 or 15 like you’re supposed to be 425 00:25:04,500 --> 00:25:07,537 If I ask a question they should know 426 00:25:07,820 --> 00:25:10,209 Your kidding around goes too far! 427 00:25:10,460 --> 00:25:11,529 Not at all 428 00:25:11,780 --> 00:25:13,771 - Everyone thinks so - Dead right 429 00:25:14,060 --> 00:25:16,893 Everyone thinks so or only you think so? 430 00:25:17,180 --> 00:25:18,374 No, everyone! 431 00:25:18,620 --> 00:25:21,259 I think you push it. 432 00:25:21,780 --> 00:25:26,730 If I cut you some slack, you'll never get anywhere 433 00:25:27,060 --> 00:25:28,812 You go too far! 434 00:25:29,100 --> 00:25:31,170 And you know why 435 00:25:34,860 --> 00:25:38,091 I’m sick of these clowns! Sick of them! 436 00:25:38,700 --> 00:25:40,930 I can’t take any more 437 00:25:41,220 --> 00:25:44,530 They’re nothing, they know nothing... 438 00:25:44,820 --> 00:25:48,130 they look right through you when you try to teach them 439 00:25:48,380 --> 00:25:50,018 They cat stay in their shit 440 00:25:50,260 --> 00:25:51,773 I’m not going to help them 441 00:25:53,380 --> 00:25:55,974 They’re so basic, so insincere 442 00:25:56,260 --> 00:25:58,057 ...always looking for trouble 443 00:25:58,300 --> 00:25:59,653 Go ahead, guys 444 00:25:59,940 --> 00:26:01,896 ...Stay in your crap neighborhood 445 00:26:02,180 --> 00:26:05,934 You’ll be here all yours lives and it serves you right 446 00:26:06,180 --> 00:26:10,856 Ill see the principal and tell him I’m not working with 3/2 again. 447 00:26:11,540 --> 00:26:15,294 No more technology for the rest of the year. Too bad 448 00:26:15,700 --> 00:26:19,295 It’s been three months now and they haven’t done a single thing 449 00:26:19,820 --> 00:26:23,529 Have you seen them in the yard? It’s like they’re in heat 450 00:26:23,820 --> 00:26:27,290 They’re all over each other, like animals 451 00:26:27,540 --> 00:26:28,450 It’s crazy. It’s the same in class 452 00:26:28,740 --> 00:26:31,891 Kevin spent a whole hour doing 453 00:26:33,340 --> 00:26:37,128 I’ve never seen the like of it in 5 years! 454 00:26:41,220 --> 00:26:43,734 Enough, no more! 455 00:26:44,380 --> 00:26:46,689 We’re not animals! 456 00:26:53,100 --> 00:26:54,738 Sorry I’m… 457 00:26:56,860 --> 00:26:58,213 It’s dumb. 458 00:27:02,900 --> 00:27:05,970 Come on. Let's get some air 459 00:27:15,100 --> 00:27:17,455 One extract isn’t a lot to read 460 00:27:17,700 --> 00:27:19,531 No one did it? 461 00:27:22,300 --> 00:27:24,177 We’re wasting time here 462 00:27:25,020 --> 00:27:26,692 Let’s read it again then 463 00:27:28,140 --> 00:27:29,368 Who wants to read? 464 00:27:32,660 --> 00:27:35,777 Great! Excellent work atmosphere today. 465 00:27:36,340 --> 00:27:37,739 Khoumba, go on. 466 00:27:38,700 --> 00:27:39,371 No way. 467 00:27:40,660 --> 00:27:41,615 You won’t read? 468 00:27:42,140 --> 00:27:43,653 I don’t want to 469 00:27:44,020 --> 00:27:46,454 The class revolves around your desires? 470 00:27:47,020 --> 00:27:49,488 - I don’t want to read - Don’t care 471 00:27:51,820 --> 00:27:53,458 What did Khoumba just do? 472 00:27:54,300 --> 00:27:55,858 - Wey? - Sneer 473 00:27:56,140 --> 00:27:58,734 I meant her attitude, What did she show? 474 00:27:59,180 --> 00:28:01,091 Insolence. 475 00:28:01,860 --> 00:28:03,657 That’s right, you’re an expert 476 00:28:07,100 --> 00:28:10,297 You’re all angrulo with me 477 00:28:10,580 --> 00:28:12,332 What is this? - That’s not true 478 00:28:12,580 --> 00:28:15,378 Try saying it in French. What am I? 479 00:28:16,340 --> 00:28:17,090 Angrulo 480 00:28:17,620 --> 00:28:18,973 Say it in everyday French 481 00:28:19,260 --> 00:28:21,251 - You’ve got it in for me - That’s normal French 482 00:28:25,900 --> 00:28:27,219 I just want you to read 483 00:28:27,460 --> 00:28:30,372 I have the right to ask you to read, don’t I? 484 00:28:30,660 --> 00:28:32,093 Don’t you think so? - No. 485 00:28:33,140 --> 00:28:33,890 No one has read it 486 00:28:34,180 --> 00:28:36,648 and you’re picking on me. 487 00:28:36,940 --> 00:28:38,453 I’m not. I want to work 488 00:28:38,740 --> 00:28:41,413 and I’ve chosen you as I have the rights to. 489 00:28:41,660 --> 00:28:42,695 Drop it. 490 00:28:42,980 --> 00:28:45,016 Shut up and start reading 491 00:28:45,340 --> 00:28:46,614 I won’t read 492 00:28:46,860 --> 00:28:50,455 You tell me to shut up, then to read. What is this? 493 00:28:50,740 --> 00:28:51,855 What’s what? 494 00:28:52,140 --> 00:28:53,289 Make your mind up, 495 00:28:53,540 --> 00:28:54,768 Think it through 496 00:28:55,060 --> 00:28:57,369 Well talk it over after class 497 00:28:57,660 --> 00:28:59,252 It won’t be fun - Sure 498 00:28:59,820 --> 00:29:01,856 You won’t say that later 499 00:29:02,860 --> 00:29:06,778 Esmeralda, are you on strike too or can you read for us? 500 00:29:07,060 --> 00:29:08,493 It’s her life 501 00:29:08,780 --> 00:29:11,248 In that case, will you read for us? 502 00:29:11,660 --> 00:29:13,571 I'd be delighted to 503 00:29:13,820 --> 00:29:15,412 All right, were listening 504 00:29:15,660 --> 00:29:16,615 "Dear Kitty 505 00:29:16,860 --> 00:29:19,977 I’m known as a bundle of contradictions. 506 00:29:20,380 --> 00:29:22,610 "As I’ve told you several times... 507 00:29:22,860 --> 00:29:25,169 ..."my soul is split in two 508 00:29:25,700 --> 00:29:28,089 "my mocking approach to everything, my joy in life, 509 00:29:28,340 --> 00:29:29,978 ..."On one side 510 00:29:30,220 --> 00:29:31,653 my exuberant cheerfulness 511 00:29:31,900 --> 00:29:35,017 ..."and my ability to take things lightly 512 00:29:35,380 --> 00:29:38,975 "By that I mean not seeing any wrong in flirting... 513 00:29:39,220 --> 00:29:42,690 ..."giving a kiss, embracing someone, 514 00:29:42,940 --> 00:29:45,090 ..."or telling a tasteless joke 515 00:29:45,660 --> 00:29:48,618 "That side lies in wait pushing back the other side... 516 00:29:48,860 --> 00:29:52,933 ..." which is more beautiful, purer and deeper. 517 00:29:53,420 --> 00:29:55,058 "The truth is that no one knows, 518 00:29:55,300 --> 00:29:57,768 ..."Anne's better side... 519 00:29:58,020 --> 00:29:59,772 ..."and that's why most people... 520 00:30:00,060 --> 00:30:01,175 ..."can't stand me. 521 00:30:01,420 --> 00:30:05,333 "I can be an amusing clown for an afternoon 522 00:30:05,580 --> 00:30:08,492 ..."but then everyone 523 00:30:09,180 --> 00:30:12,650 "has had enough of me, 524 00:30:12,900 --> 00:30:14,333 ..."So the nice Anne has never once, 525 00:30:14,820 --> 00:30:15,650 ..."been seen in company 526 00:30:15,900 --> 00:30:18,812 "But, in her loneliness, she always triumphs. 527 00:30:19,420 --> 00:30:21,809 "My best to you. Anne Franck. Anne's diary ends here 528 00:30:22,060 --> 00:30:23,493 It ends here. Why? 529 00:30:23,780 --> 00:30:27,216 Because the police turned up at the rooms 530 00:30:27,500 --> 00:30:29,889 ...where they were hiding and deported them. 531 00:30:30,140 --> 00:30:31,255 She died shortly after 532 00:30:31,540 --> 00:30:35,249 ...That's what I asked earlier We talked about it. 533 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:37,889 I learn about Anne Frank 534 00:30:38,180 --> 00:30:41,616 because she talks about herself and so I get to know her. 535 00:30:42,220 --> 00:30:46,213 When I ask you to write your own self-portraits, 536 00:30:46,460 --> 00:30:48,018 ...I'll expect the same. 537 00:30:48,300 --> 00:30:51,815 ...In other words, to learn things through your feelings, 538 00:30:52,060 --> 00:30:54,335 ...You can talk about facts... 539 00:30:55,060 --> 00:30:58,973 ...that will allow me to know you better. 540 00:31:00,740 --> 00:31:02,731 Yes, Lucie? 541 00:31:02,980 --> 00:31:04,732 What we write 542 00:31:05,020 --> 00:31:10,413 won't be as gripping as... as what Anne Franck wrote 543 00:31:10,700 --> 00:31:13,976 Our lives aren't as gripping. - All right 544 00:31:14,260 --> 00:31:14,817 Juliette? 545 00:31:16,780 --> 00:31:20,056 Someone aged 70 could talk about their life, 546 00:31:20,300 --> 00:31:24,973 ...but we have nothing to tell at 13, 547 00:31:25,340 --> 00:31:28,412 At 14, 15 or even 13 you've had experiences 548 00:31:28,900 --> 00:31:31,858 - Less then someone aged 70 They’ve live a lot more. 549 00:31:34,020 --> 00:31:35,453 - OK - They’ve seen life. 550 00:31:35,740 --> 00:31:39,369 It’s funny. You don’t think your lives are interesting. 551 00:31:39,660 --> 00:31:42,618 We just come to school, go home, eat and sleep. 552 00:31:43,940 --> 00:31:46,613 You come to school, eat, sleep, fine 553 00:31:46,860 --> 00:31:49,454 The bare facts of your life are dull 554 00:31:49,780 --> 00:31:53,455 But what you feel is interesting - That’s my business 555 00:31:53,740 --> 00:31:55,970 Maybe, but I’m interested 556 00:31:56,260 --> 00:31:57,773 That’s different 557 00:31:58,060 --> 00:31:59,288 Why is it different? 558 00:32:00,500 --> 00:32:02,491 Because you're a teacher. 559 00:32:03,180 --> 00:32:04,932 It’s not the teacher talking. 560 00:32:05,220 --> 00:32:06,938 - It’s the human being - It’s your job 561 00:32:09,820 --> 00:32:12,892 I think you’re only saying that to get us to talk and stuff 562 00:32:13,140 --> 00:32:14,812 ...but its not true. 563 00:32:16,340 --> 00:32:17,375 It isn’t? What isn’t true? 564 00:32:17,780 --> 00:32:22,137 The fact that you’re interested in knowing all that 565 00:32:22,420 --> 00:32:24,172 So I’m not interested at all 566 00:32:24,420 --> 00:32:26,615 ...and I’m pushing at this 567 00:32:26,900 --> 00:32:28,856 ...to convince you its interesting? 568 00:32:29,100 --> 00:32:31,534 Not as much as you say 569 00:32:32,140 --> 00:32:34,608 Maybe I am exaggerating a little. 570 00:32:35,460 --> 00:32:38,850 It’s only natural since you don’t agree with me 571 00:32:39,260 --> 00:32:41,455 But, deep down, I’m totally sincere 572 00:32:41,700 --> 00:32:45,295 Why it is such a problem for you 573 00:32:45,580 --> 00:32:47,889 ...to talk about your lives? Boubacar. 574 00:32:48,140 --> 00:32:49,937 Well there stuff... 575 00:32:51,300 --> 00:32:52,813 There’s private stuff. 576 00:32:53,180 --> 00:32:55,375 Of course 577 00:32:55,660 --> 00:32:59,414 What could be hard to say about your private lives? 578 00:33:00,340 --> 00:33:01,090 Burak. 579 00:33:01,340 --> 00:33:04,252 - We may be ashamed to say certain things 580 00:33:05,340 --> 00:33:07,490 Yes, it has to do with shame. 581 00:33:07,740 --> 00:33:11,016 Things you find it hard to say and even harder to write. 582 00:33:13,140 --> 00:33:15,370 On your life, when were you ashamed? 583 00:33:15,620 --> 00:33:18,492 You can be ashamed of pal's mom... 584 00:33:19,140 --> 00:33:21,574 Why? Because you find her ugly? 585 00:33:23,980 --> 00:33:26,494 No. For instance, Rabah's mom, 586 00:33:26,820 --> 00:33:28,811 She offered me lunch but I refused 587 00:33:29,100 --> 00:33:30,419 because I was ashamed 588 00:33:31,100 --> 00:33:32,419 Ashamed to eat with her? 589 00:33:33,020 --> 00:33:35,215 Because it’s beneath you? - No. 590 00:33:35,940 --> 00:33:38,249 I don’t understand, Tell me why. 591 00:33:38,540 --> 00:33:42,249 I’m ashamed to eat with her because I respect her. 592 00:33:42,620 --> 00:33:45,578 You never eat with people who you respect? 593 00:33:45,860 --> 00:33:48,533 I mean, she’s not my girlfriend! 594 00:33:49,620 --> 00:33:53,494 You can only eat with a girlfriend... 595 00:33:53,740 --> 00:33:55,890 Tell me why. I’m interested 596 00:33:56,140 --> 00:33:58,700 I can’t explain it. In any case, I’m ashamed 597 00:33:58,940 --> 00:34:02,694 I always hang out with Rabah 598 00:34:02,980 --> 00:34:05,175 so I respect his mom 599 00:34:05,460 --> 00:34:06,859 I don’t eat in front of her 600 00:34:07,460 --> 00:34:11,339 So if Boubacar eats in front of us he doesn’t respects us 601 00:34:11,740 --> 00:34:13,139 No, it’s not that! 602 00:34:15,060 --> 00:34:18,575 - You can’t understand. - I’m not smart enough? 603 00:34:18,820 --> 00:34:21,209 You just can’t understand. 604 00:34:21,540 --> 00:34:22,211 Rabah? 605 00:34:22,460 --> 00:34:24,974 I was at a party with Camemberters 606 00:34:25,220 --> 00:34:26,733 Camemberters? 607 00:34:27,020 --> 00:34:27,975 Yeah, like you 608 00:34:28,260 --> 00:34:29,215 What's a Camemberter? 609 00:34:29,780 --> 00:34:31,736 Someone who stinks of cheese 610 00:34:32,060 --> 00:34:35,894 So the people at the party stank of cheese? 611 00:34:36,180 --> 00:34:38,330 They were all in suits and ties. 612 00:34:38,580 --> 00:34:41,411 I was in my baggies and got these weird looks 613 00:34:41,700 --> 00:34:43,214 You were ashamed? 614 00:34:43,500 --> 00:34:44,774 Because of the looks 615 00:34:45,020 --> 00:34:47,454 They were embarrassed because of you 616 00:34:47,740 --> 00:34:49,332 ...and you felt the same 617 00:34:49,580 --> 00:34:50,899 They weren’t embarrassed 618 00:34:51,180 --> 00:34:54,172 They looked at me like I was an E.T. 619 00:34:54,420 --> 00:34:55,330 You are an E.T.! 620 00:34:55,580 --> 00:34:57,332 "Why’s that Arab here?" 621 00:34:57,620 --> 00:34:59,292 Ok, so it was a race thing 622 00:34:59,580 --> 00:35:02,140 I don’t know 623 00:35:02,380 --> 00:35:04,496 But the snacks were bacon-flavored 624 00:35:07,380 --> 00:35:09,814 So I... abstained 625 00:35:10,100 --> 00:35:13,490 Right. Bacon, ham... Ok, I get it 626 00:35:14,260 --> 00:35:15,249 Wey... 627 00:35:15,500 --> 00:35:18,139 Young people now have no shame. 628 00:35:18,420 --> 00:35:20,297 Young people now? Like you? 629 00:35:20,820 --> 00:35:21,616 Yeah 630 00:35:21,900 --> 00:35:24,494 - Drop your briefs! - They have no shame 631 00:35:25,220 --> 00:35:27,450 It’s normal. Always normal 632 00:35:28,020 --> 00:35:29,419 Are you like them? 633 00:35:29,700 --> 00:35:31,292 - No. - Are you ashamed? 634 00:35:31,540 --> 00:35:33,451 Yes, ashamed of them. 635 00:35:36,340 --> 00:35:38,092 I’ll waste your ugly mug! 636 00:35:40,020 --> 00:35:43,569 Anyone can speak, but you stay polite, OK. 637 00:35:43,820 --> 00:35:46,380 So why are you ashamed for them? 638 00:35:46,780 --> 00:35:49,692 They have no shame 639 00:35:49,940 --> 00:35:52,135 They yell, they hit each other. They make jokes, 640 00:35:52,380 --> 00:35:54,257 bother others. No shame 641 00:35:54,780 --> 00:35:56,452 Wey, aren’t you confusing 642 00:35:56,740 --> 00:35:58,093 shame and discipline? 643 00:35:58,380 --> 00:36:00,530 You find the others... 644 00:36:00,820 --> 00:36:02,333 rowdy and impolite. 645 00:36:02,620 --> 00:36:05,657 It can be shameful too 646 00:36:05,940 --> 00:36:06,497 Louise? 647 00:36:06,740 --> 00:36:08,890 You can be ashamed of your appearance 648 00:36:09,140 --> 00:36:11,335 Absolutely 649 00:36:11,780 --> 00:36:14,248 Tell me Louise 650 00:36:14,540 --> 00:36:16,849 what are you ashamed of? 651 00:36:19,900 --> 00:36:21,219 My ears 652 00:36:21,500 --> 00:36:22,649 Your ears? 653 00:36:22,900 --> 00:36:24,731 Can we see? You’re ashamed of your ears? 654 00:36:26,340 --> 00:36:28,217 What’s wrong with them? 655 00:36:28,460 --> 00:36:30,371 They stick out 656 00:36:30,620 --> 00:36:32,895 - You think they stick out - Mine too 657 00:36:33,180 --> 00:36:34,898 I think that covers it all. 658 00:36:35,140 --> 00:36:38,371 You have all you need to figure it out 659 00:36:38,620 --> 00:36:41,214 Take out your exercise books. 660 00:36:42,580 --> 00:36:46,971 Note the following exercise for next Thursday 661 00:36:50,380 --> 00:36:54,259 It’s very simple: Write your self portrait. 662 00:37:00,020 --> 00:37:02,090 A self-portrait isn’t an autobiography. 663 00:37:02,340 --> 00:37:05,650 I don’t want your life story 664 00:37:05,940 --> 00:37:07,976 Describe yourself and your personality. 665 00:37:09,980 --> 00:37:11,208 We’ll read them in class 666 00:37:11,500 --> 00:37:13,889 ...and see how we can use them 667 00:37:24,580 --> 00:37:26,332 Khoumba. 668 00:37:26,900 --> 00:37:29,255 You know I want to see you 669 00:37:34,780 --> 00:37:36,532 Give me your report book 670 00:37:36,780 --> 00:37:37,530 Why? 671 00:37:37,780 --> 00:37:39,532 You know why. 672 00:37:45,260 --> 00:37:47,979 No, give it to me. Politely. 673 00:37:48,220 --> 00:37:49,938 That’s enough now 674 00:37:50,420 --> 00:37:52,980 Put your photo on it 675 00:37:58,220 --> 00:38:00,529 Is it normal to refuse to read 676 00:38:00,780 --> 00:38:02,771 when teacher asks you to? Is that normal? 677 00:38:03,020 --> 00:38:05,090 There’s others in the class. 678 00:38:05,380 --> 00:38:07,530 I can’t turn a blind eye to this. 679 00:38:07,820 --> 00:38:09,014 Can I? 680 00:38:09,260 --> 00:38:10,488 OK. 681 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:15,775 What happened this summer? 682 00:38:17,140 --> 00:38:19,210 What happened during the vacation? 683 00:38:19,460 --> 00:38:21,052 - I didn’t see you - I know. 684 00:38:21,340 --> 00:38:22,614 I’m intrigued. 685 00:38:22,860 --> 00:38:24,213 At the end of the year in June 686 00:38:24,460 --> 00:38:26,815 ...we’d gotten on pretty well together 687 00:38:27,100 --> 00:38:29,534 You participated in class. 688 00:38:29,820 --> 00:38:32,129 Since September, since the start of this year, 689 00:38:32,380 --> 00:38:34,371 You’re not cooperative, 690 00:38:34,980 --> 00:38:38,450 ...You keep sulking, You refuse to read... What happened? 691 00:38:38,700 --> 00:38:41,692 I don’t like reading now. Can you hurry, please? 692 00:38:41,980 --> 00:38:43,777 No, I won’t hurry! 693 00:38:50,380 --> 00:38:51,415 Explain. 694 00:38:51,660 --> 00:38:54,732 Why have things changed all of a sudden? 695 00:38:54,980 --> 00:38:56,891 I can’t stay a kid forever 696 00:38:57,860 --> 00:39:00,135 So it’s a kid thing to cooperate? 697 00:39:00,380 --> 00:39:02,974 That's it - There's others in the class. 698 00:39:03,220 --> 00:39:04,812 Of course, when you work, it's 699 00:39:07,380 --> 00:39:08,779 I haven’t finished. 700 00:39:09,020 --> 00:39:10,533 My moms waiting for me 701 00:39:10,780 --> 00:39:12,930 I want an apology first 702 00:39:13,180 --> 00:39:15,410 An apology for what you did 703 00:39:16,340 --> 00:39:18,456 "I apologize for being insolent, sir" 704 00:39:18,700 --> 00:39:19,291 Sorry. Ok? 705 00:39:19,580 --> 00:39:21,775 No, not sorry. 706 00:39:22,020 --> 00:39:24,090 "I apologize for being insolent" 707 00:39:24,420 --> 00:39:25,569 Go ahead 708 00:39:27,060 --> 00:39:28,812 "I apologize, sir" 709 00:39:29,100 --> 00:39:31,773 - "No, I apologize for being insolent" 710 00:39:32,060 --> 00:39:34,335 Be sincere. I want a real apology 711 00:39:34,580 --> 00:39:36,457 Can you hurry up, please? 712 00:39:36,740 --> 00:39:38,810 - My moms waiting - For your apology 713 00:39:39,100 --> 00:39:40,249 Let’s deal with this 714 00:39:40,500 --> 00:39:42,252 I want a sincere apology 715 00:39:42,500 --> 00:39:45,412 ...that’ll stand for the rest of the year 716 00:39:45,660 --> 00:39:47,378 We won’t go on like this 717 00:39:47,620 --> 00:39:50,930 I apologize for being insolent. 718 00:39:52,340 --> 00:39:53,329 More conviction! 719 00:39:54,660 --> 00:39:56,730 I’m not saying it 50 times 720 00:39:56,980 --> 00:39:59,050 - You two, What are you up to? 721 00:39:59,300 --> 00:40:01,291 We’re waiting 722 00:40:01,580 --> 00:40:03,457 Hurry, I’m listening 723 00:40:03,700 --> 00:40:06,009 I apologize for being insolent. 724 00:40:06,260 --> 00:40:07,409 May I go now, please? 725 00:40:15,740 --> 00:40:16,934 I didn’t mean it 726 00:40:28,140 --> 00:40:32,053 Two weeks ago, at the last meeting 727 00:40:32,260 --> 00:40:33,978 the teachers suggested 728 00:40:34,980 --> 00:40:38,575 introducing a penalty point system for the students 729 00:40:38,820 --> 00:40:41,937 ...based on the driving license system 730 00:40:42,180 --> 00:40:44,853 If student broke a rule 731 00:40:45,100 --> 00:40:47,216 ...they would lose points 732 00:40:47,460 --> 00:40:50,452 As its teachers idea, I’ll let them to speak 733 00:40:50,700 --> 00:40:54,818 Since last September... 734 00:40:55,060 --> 00:40:57,574 ...we’ve noticed an increase in problems within the school. 735 00:40:58,020 --> 00:41:00,898 Punishment has no effect on the students 736 00:41:01,140 --> 00:41:02,414 So we had the idea 737 00:41:02,700 --> 00:41:03,928 ...of a penalty system 738 00:41:04,180 --> 00:41:08,537 The students would have for example six points each 739 00:41:08,780 --> 00:41:12,853 and depending on the misdeed they’d lose one or two points. 740 00:41:13,140 --> 00:41:15,256 And when they run out of points? 741 00:41:15,500 --> 00:41:18,378 They go before the disciplinary committee. 742 00:41:18,780 --> 00:41:20,975 As a parents representative... 743 00:41:21,260 --> 00:41:25,299 ...this is typical of the schools bad habits… 744 00:41:26,060 --> 00:41:28,255 You always condemn the students... 745 00:41:29,340 --> 00:41:30,819 ...but never praise them 746 00:41:31,060 --> 00:41:33,096 They earn praise on their own 747 00:41:33,340 --> 00:41:37,015 They do it with their grades, by moving up a class 748 00:41:37,260 --> 00:41:39,569 and we do it in staff meetings... 749 00:41:39,820 --> 00:41:42,175 ...by encouraging them to work. 750 00:41:42,460 --> 00:41:46,339 There’s the honor roll, the congratulations. 751 00:41:46,620 --> 00:41:47,973 that all counts. 752 00:41:48,220 --> 00:41:49,778 In your system 753 00:41:50,060 --> 00:41:52,449 ...you take away points for misdeeds 754 00:41:52,700 --> 00:41:54,099 but why not further 755 00:41:54,340 --> 00:41:57,332 ...and give points to those who do good things? 756 00:41:57,700 --> 00:41:59,418 Like gold stars. 757 00:41:59,660 --> 00:42:02,094 I’m all for praising the students. 758 00:42:02,340 --> 00:42:06,333 but if student collect points and end up with 34 points, say, 759 00:42:06,620 --> 00:42:10,169 ...That leaves room for all kinds of trouble, 760 00:42:10,460 --> 00:42:11,575 ...we can’t control 761 00:42:11,820 --> 00:42:14,129 Without going as far... 762 00:42:14,620 --> 00:42:15,609 as these imaginary 34 points 763 00:42:15,860 --> 00:42:18,852 ...six points to start with, 764 00:42:19,180 --> 00:42:22,172 means they can cause trouble without punishment. 765 00:42:22,460 --> 00:42:26,578 Losing a point or two isn’t a real punishment. 766 00:42:26,820 --> 00:42:29,937 It can create a dangerous sense of impunity. 767 00:42:30,220 --> 00:42:33,496 For me, the ideas totally wrong-headed. 768 00:42:33,740 --> 00:42:34,855 In that case, 769 00:42:35,140 --> 00:42:36,778 ...we could find a punishment 770 00:42:37,020 --> 00:42:40,456 ...where the students lose all their points in one go... 771 00:42:42,420 --> 00:42:45,810 But why bother with the points in that case? 772 00:42:46,660 --> 00:42:48,491 It’s tricky 773 00:42:48,780 --> 00:42:50,736 - What you call a sense of impunity gives us a room to maneuver, 774 00:42:50,980 --> 00:42:53,938 ...When you’re dealing with punishments. 775 00:42:54,180 --> 00:42:58,731 that are cut and dried, 776 00:42:58,980 --> 00:43:01,574 you can’t adapt them to each case 777 00:43:01,820 --> 00:43:03,572 I don’t agree 778 00:43:03,860 --> 00:43:05,134 The rules apply in the same way 779 00:43:05,380 --> 00:43:07,416 ...to all the students 780 00:43:07,660 --> 00:43:09,457 They break them, they’re punished 781 00:43:09,700 --> 00:43:12,294 If not, why bother with rules? 782 00:43:12,540 --> 00:43:15,008 Dealing with extremely strict rules 783 00:43:15,260 --> 00:43:16,773 ...creates the greatest tension... 784 00:43:17,020 --> 00:43:18,339 Take cell phones 785 00:43:18,620 --> 00:43:22,374 We agreed on a rule... 786 00:43:22,660 --> 00:43:23,729 ...that cell phones were not allowed in class 787 00:43:23,980 --> 00:43:26,130 Sorry, but I break that rule 788 00:43:26,380 --> 00:43:28,655 ...because it wasn’t problem for me 789 00:43:28,940 --> 00:43:31,852 There’s room to be tolerant. 790 00:43:32,100 --> 00:43:33,897 The reign of the arbitrary. 791 00:43:34,460 --> 00:43:36,894 No, the law and the spirit of the law. 792 00:43:37,180 --> 00:43:39,978 We could talk all night but its not possible 793 00:43:40,260 --> 00:43:43,058 We have other topics to tackle. 794 00:43:43,300 --> 00:43:47,691 In particular, one vital issue, 795 00:43:48,140 --> 00:43:52,372 a very sensitive one, concerning the staff coffee machine. 796 00:43:52,700 --> 00:43:55,260 It’s a sensitive issue, all right 797 00:43:55,820 --> 00:43:59,698 There’s a real problem this year... 798 00:44:01,860 --> 00:44:05,296 ...The price of a coffee has gone up from 40 centimes 799 00:44:05,540 --> 00:44:07,178 to 50 centimes 800 00:44:07,420 --> 00:44:09,331 That may seem petty... 801 00:44:09,620 --> 00:44:10,939 ...but with several coffees a day, 802 00:44:11,180 --> 00:44:14,297 ...at 8, 10 or 4 in the afternoon... 803 00:44:14,580 --> 00:44:18,334 it works out a lot 804 00:44:18,940 --> 00:44:21,408 ...So we've clubbed together to buy a coffee maker. 805 00:44:22,980 --> 00:44:26,655 - That way we can drink as much coffee as we want... 806 00:44:26,940 --> 00:44:30,171 ...without having to count. 807 00:44:30,940 --> 00:44:34,057 - Mr. Pierre will be delighted to reply. 808 00:44:34,300 --> 00:44:41,009 - First of all, this machine was installed in 2001... 809 00:44:41,044 --> 00:44:41,332 to replace a machine 810 00:44:41,580 --> 00:44:43,491 ...that needed the intervention of... 811 00:44:43,740 --> 00:44:46,254 ...an outside company for restocking 812 00:44:46,540 --> 00:44:49,850 ...repairs etc. It was very expensive 813 00:44:50,100 --> 00:44:51,499 And not at all profitable 814 00:44:52,140 --> 00:44:55,815 We switched to the new machine, which isn’t profitable yet 815 00:44:56,220 --> 00:44:57,938 I’m sorry to hear that! 816 00:44:58,180 --> 00:44:59,852 And so we increased 817 00:45:00,500 --> 00:45:04,095 ...the price of coffee by ten centimes. 818 00:45:04,340 --> 00:45:07,218 The thing has to be economically viable 819 00:45:08,020 --> 00:45:11,808 - Nobody’s shocked? - It’s clear and logical for me. 820 00:45:38,900 --> 00:45:41,414 - Good evening. Don’t move - We have to go 821 00:45:41,660 --> 00:45:43,013 We haven’t finished 822 00:45:57,460 --> 00:45:59,849 " Respect 823 00:46:00,100 --> 00:46:03,297 " Adolescents learn to respect their teachers... 824 00:46:03,540 --> 00:46:05,770 ..." because of threats... 825 00:46:06,060 --> 00:46:07,971 ..." or the fear of having problems 826 00:46:08,220 --> 00:46:10,370 " For starters, I respect you... 827 00:46:10,620 --> 00:46:13,054 ..." and respect must be mutual 828 00:46:13,580 --> 00:46:16,458 For instance, I didn’t say you’re hysterical 829 00:46:16,700 --> 00:46:18,895 ..." so why do you say I am? 830 00:46:20,420 --> 00:46:22,536 " I’ve always respected you 831 00:46:22,780 --> 00:46:25,852 ..." so I don’t understand why I have to write this. 832 00:46:27,420 --> 00:46:32,414 " I know you have it in for me but don’t know why. 833 00:46:33,460 --> 00:46:35,610 " I shall sit at the back... 834 00:46:35,900 --> 00:46:38,812 ..." to avoid any other conflicts. 835 00:46:39,580 --> 00:46:41,491 " unless you come looking for them. 836 00:46:42,460 --> 00:46:44,178 " I admit I can be insolent... 837 00:46:44,420 --> 00:46:47,093 ..." but only if provoked. 838 00:46:47,340 --> 00:46:49,535 " I wont look at you again,. 839 00:46:49,780 --> 00:46:52,738 " so you cant say my look is insolent. 840 00:46:53,140 --> 00:46:55,017 " In theory, in French class, 841 00:46:55,260 --> 00:46:58,252 ..." you talk about French, not your grandma or sister 842 00:46:58,540 --> 00:47:00,451 ..." or girls periods. 843 00:47:01,380 --> 00:47:02,495 " And so, from now on, 844 00:47:02,780 --> 00:47:04,850 ..." I wont spell to you again.. " 845 00:47:05,100 --> 00:47:06,977 Signed Khoumba. 846 00:47:07,660 --> 00:47:09,093 - What is it? - Secret. 847 00:47:09,380 --> 00:47:11,177 - A secret? - A secret. 848 00:47:11,420 --> 00:47:13,650 It won’t stay a secret for long. 849 00:47:18,980 --> 00:47:21,255 Esmeralda, Why have you changed places? 850 00:47:21,500 --> 00:47:22,091 No reason. 851 00:47:23,260 --> 00:47:24,534 I felt like it. 852 00:47:25,180 --> 00:47:27,899 - A problem? - No, not at all. 853 00:47:28,940 --> 00:47:30,259 No problem. 854 00:47:30,540 --> 00:47:32,656 I wanted a change of scene. 855 00:47:39,780 --> 00:47:41,975 Ok, that’s enough. Let’s get to work. 856 00:47:42,900 --> 00:47:44,219 No, sir, please! 857 00:47:45,260 --> 00:47:47,091 Please, sir! 858 00:47:47,380 --> 00:47:49,496 You’re just copying what you did at home 859 00:47:49,780 --> 00:47:52,340 You’ve had plenty of time 860 00:47:54,060 --> 00:47:54,856 Esmeralda. 861 00:47:55,380 --> 00:47:57,940 I have to? 862 00:47:58,580 --> 00:48:00,411 Yes, absolutely. 863 00:48:03,420 --> 00:48:04,899 My name is Esmeralda Ouertani. 864 00:48:05,500 --> 00:48:06,376 I'm 14... 865 00:48:06,620 --> 00:48:09,054 ...I live on Allee du Pere Dhuit... 866 00:48:09,300 --> 00:48:11,131 ...Paris 20, 867 00:48:11,420 --> 00:48:14,332 ...with my two parents and my three brothers and sisters. 868 00:48:14,580 --> 00:48:15,330 Later, 869 00:48:15,620 --> 00:48:17,212 ...I’d like to be a policewoman... 870 00:48:17,460 --> 00:48:20,930 ...because people say all policeman are bad, 871 00:48:21,180 --> 00:48:23,011 ...and so we need good ones. 872 00:48:23,260 --> 00:48:25,820 If not, I’d like to be a rapper... 873 00:48:26,060 --> 00:48:28,972 ...and I’m fan of Bakar, Medine, 874 00:48:29,740 --> 00:48:32,129 ...Younes, Marvin and Mafiak1 Fry. 875 00:48:32,380 --> 00:48:33,176 Otherwise, 876 00:48:33,460 --> 00:48:36,850 I like eating, sleeping and hanging out in the hood. 877 00:48:37,620 --> 00:48:38,609 Or rather? 878 00:48:39,100 --> 00:48:40,328 - The neighborhood. - You can say it right. 879 00:48:41,020 --> 00:48:42,692 When you write, 880 00:48:43,140 --> 00:48:45,096 you use the standard style... 881 00:48:45,380 --> 00:48:48,258 Don’t make me correct you. 882 00:48:48,900 --> 00:48:50,128 Wey, go on. 883 00:48:52,900 --> 00:48:54,936 My names Wey, I’m Chinese. 884 00:48:55,220 --> 00:48:58,610 I’m 15, I have two sisters, I’m the youngest. 885 00:48:58,860 --> 00:49:00,452 My hobby is playing video games 886 00:49:00,700 --> 00:49:02,736 at least 4 hours a day. 887 00:49:04,100 --> 00:49:06,409 I find it hard using French correctly. 888 00:49:06,700 --> 00:49:09,168 It’s so hard expressing myself... 889 00:49:09,420 --> 00:49:11,729 ...that others don’t understand me. 890 00:49:12,260 --> 00:49:14,694 That’s why I don’t communicate much. 891 00:49:16,060 --> 00:49:20,052 I hardly ever go out. Nothing much interests me outside... 892 00:49:20,940 --> 00:49:25,000 The environment doesn’t suit me here since I’m allergic 893 00:49:25,300 --> 00:49:26,938 ...but i don’t know what. 894 00:49:27,460 --> 00:49:30,213 Allergic to yourself, that’s what. 895 00:49:30,460 --> 00:49:31,654 That’s good, Wey. 896 00:49:31,940 --> 00:49:34,408 I feel I know you better... 897 00:49:34,700 --> 00:49:37,133 ...after hearing your self portrait. 898 00:49:37,860 --> 00:49:41,375 That’s the goal. To tell us things. 899 00:49:42,060 --> 00:49:44,210 He’s just happens to be good, not ours 900 00:49:44,500 --> 00:49:46,172 No, not at all. 901 00:49:46,460 --> 00:49:48,178 I can congratulate Wey 902 00:49:48,420 --> 00:49:49,739 and I'd gladly congratulate you, 903 00:49:50,020 --> 00:49:53,296 if you manage to do it well. 904 00:49:53,540 --> 00:49:54,814 Rabah, read us... 905 00:49:55,100 --> 00:49:56,249 …your self portrait - No. 906 00:49:56,500 --> 00:49:58,809 How can I congratulate you if you don’t? 907 00:49:59,060 --> 00:49:59,776 I don’t need that. 908 00:50:00,380 --> 00:50:02,575 Make your mind up 909 00:50:02,860 --> 00:50:04,088 We’re listening. 910 00:50:04,940 --> 00:50:06,612 My name's Rabah. I’m 14. 911 00:50:06,860 --> 00:50:08,134 I listen to rap. 912 00:50:08,820 --> 00:50:12,256 I love my village in Kabylia and go there every year. 913 00:50:12,500 --> 00:50:15,731 I like music, rap and slam. 914 00:50:15,980 --> 00:50:18,619 I have two brothers but I don’t like school. 915 00:50:18,860 --> 00:50:20,498 I don’t like tramps. 916 00:50:20,740 --> 00:50:22,173 I like Zidane. 917 00:50:22,420 --> 00:50:25,139 I like to talk and I like Psy 4 de la Rime's videos, 918 00:50:25,380 --> 00:50:26,529 ...Go Marseille! 919 00:50:26,820 --> 00:50:28,936 We can manage without Marseille. 920 00:50:29,180 --> 00:50:30,010 Go Paris! 921 00:50:30,260 --> 00:50:32,774 We don’t need it in a self-portrait 922 00:50:33,060 --> 00:50:34,493 - That’s all. - He skipped two lines. 923 00:50:35,020 --> 00:50:35,657 Cut it out. 924 00:50:38,660 --> 00:50:40,139 Go, dude. 925 00:50:40,420 --> 00:50:42,456 Boubacar! - I like to make love 926 00:50:43,580 --> 00:50:45,969 I like to look good for the women 927 00:50:47,340 --> 00:50:48,568 and I like summer, 928 00:50:48,860 --> 00:50:50,339 ...to see girls cleavage. 929 00:50:52,580 --> 00:50:54,571 Why not, Rabah? 930 00:50:54,860 --> 00:50:56,339 I never wrote that. 931 00:50:56,620 --> 00:50:58,292 It looks like your writing. 932 00:50:58,580 --> 00:50:59,330 No way! 933 00:51:02,100 --> 00:51:04,056 There’s no shame in liking cleavage. 934 00:51:04,340 --> 00:51:07,650 It's not a sin. 935 00:51:08,540 --> 00:51:11,896 Souleymane stop rocking and read your self-portrait. 936 00:51:12,180 --> 00:51:14,216 - I’m very curious - Huh? 937 00:51:14,500 --> 00:51:15,899 No, not huh. 938 00:51:16,660 --> 00:51:17,570 I wrote nothing. 939 00:51:17,820 --> 00:51:20,175 - I saw your writing earlier - No, I wrote nothing 940 00:51:20,620 --> 00:51:21,575 You did 941 00:51:21,820 --> 00:51:23,697 - Nothing - We're listening. 942 00:51:26,180 --> 00:51:28,455 I'm Souleymane. I have nothing to say about me 943 00:51:28,700 --> 00:51:30,656 because no one knows me but me 944 00:51:33,100 --> 00:51:35,250 - Bravo! - All right 945 00:51:35,540 --> 00:51:37,417 That’s good. A bit long maybe 946 00:51:41,700 --> 00:51:44,419 You can’t make the effort that the others did? 947 00:51:45,620 --> 00:51:47,258 I don’t talk about myself. 948 00:51:47,540 --> 00:51:49,690 How come the others do? 949 00:51:49,980 --> 00:51:53,768 That’s their problem I don’t talk about my life 950 00:51:54,020 --> 00:51:56,975 He just can’t write, that's all! 951 00:51:56,980 --> 00:51:58,476 What's up, you cop? 952 00:51:58,511 --> 00:51:59,973 You talking to me, cop? 953 00:52:00,220 --> 00:52:02,370 I can live with it 954 00:52:02,660 --> 00:52:04,616 - Enough! - Arrest guys... 955 00:52:04,900 --> 00:52:07,050 ...instead of talking to me. Got your cuffs? 956 00:52:07,340 --> 00:52:09,012 Your breath stinks! 957 00:52:10,380 --> 00:52:12,257 - Chill. - Heard of Aquafresh? 958 00:52:12,540 --> 00:52:13,655 Souleymane… 959 00:52:13,940 --> 00:52:15,658 there's no need to be offensive. 960 00:52:15,940 --> 00:52:17,532 Need a toothbrush? 961 00:52:17,780 --> 00:52:18,656 Souleymane, 962 00:52:18,940 --> 00:52:23,330 ...You’re a lot better at oral insults than writing 963 00:52:24,100 --> 00:52:26,250 He can’t even write his name. 964 00:52:26,620 --> 00:52:28,770 Zip it! What does this say? 965 00:52:29,060 --> 00:52:30,413 Spare us your Koran. 966 00:52:30,700 --> 00:52:34,375 Shut it. What’s wrong with the Koran. 967 00:52:34,620 --> 00:52:35,575 I’ll spare you when you calm dawn 968 00:52:35,820 --> 00:52:36,377 It’s the Koran. 969 00:52:36,660 --> 00:52:37,376 Bullshit! 970 00:52:37,660 --> 00:52:40,970 What’s that tattoo, Souleymane? 971 00:52:41,260 --> 00:52:42,534 Why are you showing it? 972 00:52:42,820 --> 00:52:44,890 He claims it's Koran 973 00:52:46,380 --> 00:52:48,689 What is it? Why are you showing us? 974 00:52:48,940 --> 00:52:51,932 It means shut your mouth. 975 00:52:52,220 --> 00:52:53,733 It doesn’t mean that 976 00:52:54,020 --> 00:52:56,659 So give us the real translation Go on, tell us 977 00:52:57,260 --> 00:52:58,488 I don’t want to 978 00:52:58,780 --> 00:53:01,931 You show it in my class so tell us. 979 00:53:03,940 --> 00:53:06,170 It says here, right here: 980 00:53:06,420 --> 00:53:10,379 "If your words are less important than silence, keep quiet. " 981 00:53:10,660 --> 00:53:12,730 What I said 982 00:53:16,060 --> 00:53:17,698 It’s not what you said. 983 00:53:17,940 --> 00:53:19,612 Why isn’t it the same? 984 00:53:19,860 --> 00:53:21,851 It’s different. I think it sounds better 985 00:53:22,100 --> 00:53:24,136 Yes it’s better put. 986 00:53:25,700 --> 00:53:28,737 If only you could write such interesting things on paper, 987 00:53:29,020 --> 00:53:30,294 that would be great 988 00:53:30,540 --> 00:53:31,734 I think so too. 989 00:53:31,980 --> 00:53:33,698 That proves you can do it. 990 00:53:36,100 --> 00:53:38,375 After these fires few self-portraits, Id like you, 991 00:53:38,620 --> 00:53:41,088 to rewrite them and polish them... 992 00:53:41,340 --> 00:53:45,128 ...making sure you answer the questions that we listed: 993 00:53:45,380 --> 00:53:47,335 what I like and don’t like... 994 00:53:47,940 --> 00:53:50,295 my qualities and flaws who I’d like to be? 995 00:53:51,620 --> 00:53:52,848 Come in. 996 00:53:55,700 --> 00:53:58,134 Stand up please. Good morning. 997 00:53:58,620 --> 00:54:00,576 That goes for those at the back too 998 00:54:00,860 --> 00:54:03,897 Come on, stand up. 999 00:54:05,020 --> 00:54:07,818 Cherif, you heard me? Everyone has to stand. 1000 00:54:08,060 --> 00:54:11,530 It’s a way of greeting an adult 1001 00:54:11,820 --> 00:54:14,334 It doesn’t mean submission or humiliation. 1002 00:54:14,580 --> 00:54:16,059 Good. Sit back down 1003 00:54:17,940 --> 00:54:21,296 I’ve come to introduce a new student. 1004 00:54:21,580 --> 00:54:22,456 Carl. 1005 00:54:22,700 --> 00:54:25,578 Try to make him welcome... 1006 00:54:25,820 --> 00:54:28,254 ...until the end of the year. 1007 00:54:28,540 --> 00:54:31,373 Thank you 1008 00:54:32,660 --> 00:54:35,299 Carl, go sit in the third row, in that free place 1009 00:54:35,580 --> 00:54:38,697 Khoumba, move your things 1010 00:54:42,380 --> 00:54:44,655 Take a sheet of paper and a pen 1011 00:54:44,900 --> 00:54:47,414 and try to catch up with the others 1012 00:54:47,660 --> 00:54:48,809 ...We’ll talk after 1013 00:54:52,300 --> 00:54:55,690 Don’t forget the homework for Monday without fail. 1014 00:54:56,380 --> 00:54:58,450 Let’s finish with this 1015 00:54:59,860 --> 00:55:02,813 Carl, stay here a minute or two 1016 00:55:11,740 --> 00:55:12,775 Welcome 1017 00:55:13,180 --> 00:55:15,410 I don’t know if you know 1018 00:55:15,700 --> 00:55:18,897 but I'm Mr. Marin, your class supervisor. 1019 00:55:19,460 --> 00:55:22,054 If there’s a problem, tell me. 1020 00:55:23,620 --> 00:55:26,657 I know who you are... why you’re here 1021 00:55:26,940 --> 00:55:28,055 The principal told me 1022 00:55:28,300 --> 00:55:30,530 but that doesn’t matter for me 1023 00:55:30,780 --> 00:55:33,374 We'll start from scratch here 1024 00:55:33,620 --> 00:55:35,929 It will all go well. 1025 00:55:36,700 --> 00:55:39,294 You’ve seen that we... 1026 00:55:39,540 --> 00:55:41,895 Were on self-portraits to be handed in next Monday. 1027 00:55:42,140 --> 00:55:45,052 - Maybe you could do one too - OK. 1028 00:55:45,300 --> 00:55:46,858 Know when the next class is? 1029 00:55:49,580 --> 00:55:51,059 Monday, 9.30 1030 00:55:51,340 --> 00:55:52,739 Good. 1031 00:55:54,580 --> 00:55:56,571 You like French? 1032 00:55:58,020 --> 00:55:59,612 Like everyone, I guess. 1033 00:56:03,220 --> 00:56:05,176 That doesn’t mean much. 1034 00:56:05,460 --> 00:56:06,973 Ok, off you go. 1035 00:56:08,300 --> 00:56:09,858 Good bye 1036 00:56:10,780 --> 00:56:12,577 You know what a self-portrait is? 1037 00:56:12,820 --> 00:56:14,173 - Yes. - You’re sure? 1038 00:56:14,420 --> 00:56:15,694 Yes. 1039 00:56:16,420 --> 00:56:17,739 Have a good day. 1040 00:56:28,980 --> 00:56:32,208 Pleased to meet you 1041 00:56:32,500 --> 00:56:33,933 Sit down, please. 1042 00:56:35,420 --> 00:56:37,729 Thank you for coming 1043 00:56:37,980 --> 00:56:39,459 I know it isn’t easy 1044 00:56:40,860 --> 00:56:43,249 We're very pleased with Wey 1045 00:56:43,540 --> 00:56:47,692 Very pleased. All the teachers at the staff meeting said so. 1046 00:56:47,980 --> 00:56:50,255 He's kind, he's pleasant... 1047 00:56:50,540 --> 00:56:52,735 It's good to have him in class. 1048 00:56:53,220 --> 00:56:54,858 And it’s showing in his grades. 1049 00:56:55,620 --> 00:56:57,451 we have... 1050 00:56:57,740 --> 00:57:00,937 the usual good grades in mathematics. He's doing well there 1051 00:57:01,300 --> 00:57:02,858 13/20. 1052 00:57:03,620 --> 00:57:05,372 In French, we have a 9 here 1053 00:57:05,620 --> 00:57:07,576 Not a lot 1054 00:57:08,780 --> 00:57:12,773 He doesn’t speak French very well yet but that’s only normal 1055 00:57:13,060 --> 00:57:15,415 He speaks a lot. He tells me about a lot of things. 1056 00:57:16,700 --> 00:57:18,850 He talks about his computer 1057 00:57:19,100 --> 00:57:19,850 He’s into that 1058 00:57:20,100 --> 00:57:21,658 Always too late 1059 00:57:21,900 --> 00:57:23,333 He works too late? 1060 00:57:23,620 --> 00:57:25,258 Yes, too late, not sleep good. 1061 00:57:25,500 --> 00:57:27,491 After, school not good. 1062 00:57:28,860 --> 00:57:31,054 ...Eyes get sick after 1063 00:57:33,140 --> 00:57:35,779 He may spend a lot of time on the computer 1064 00:57:36,020 --> 00:57:37,738 but things are fine at school for now 1065 00:57:38,460 --> 00:57:41,736 He works well and he doesn’t seem tired 1066 00:57:44,500 --> 00:57:48,049 Nassim... I’d like him to do... 1067 00:57:48,780 --> 00:57:50,736 He can go far. He has all he needs 1068 00:57:53,220 --> 00:57:55,654 At his age, I wasn’t that lucky 1069 00:57:56,660 --> 00:57:57,615 I’m behind him 1070 00:57:58,340 --> 00:58:00,615 Anything he needs, I get him 1071 00:58:01,100 --> 00:58:02,738 But he has to do right 1072 00:58:03,540 --> 00:58:06,008 Things are good at home with him 1073 00:58:06,300 --> 00:58:08,860 but I’d like him to keep on studying 1074 00:58:09,140 --> 00:58:11,210 Me and his mother, 1075 00:58:11,500 --> 00:58:13,013 we’d like to be proud of him 1076 00:58:13,260 --> 00:58:14,693 That’s what we ask of him 1077 00:58:15,220 --> 00:58:18,451 I think we all agree on what we need to do. 1078 00:58:20,900 --> 00:58:22,618 It’s crazy how alike you are 1079 00:58:22,860 --> 00:58:24,657 We're lookers in family 1080 00:58:24,900 --> 00:58:26,538 You’re right. 1081 00:58:27,060 --> 00:58:31,053 An adolescent who talks with his family, 1082 00:58:31,300 --> 00:58:34,292 ...who has good grades, 1083 00:58:34,540 --> 00:58:36,212 ...who has friends, 1084 00:58:36,460 --> 00:58:39,213 even if he’s a bit of a loner, 1085 00:58:39,500 --> 00:58:41,616 ...he’s an outcast? 1086 00:58:41,900 --> 00:58:45,336 He’s a boy who talks with adults, who exchanges with them 1087 00:58:45,580 --> 00:58:46,774 Maybe he doesn’t with you 1088 00:58:47,060 --> 00:58:49,528 but that means 1089 00:58:50,100 --> 00:58:53,888 ...he’s just a teenager trying to define himself. 1090 00:58:54,820 --> 00:58:57,653 I was useless at school for years, 1091 00:58:57,900 --> 00:59:01,609 ...I rejected the idea of marking us fit in with the system. 1092 00:59:01,860 --> 00:59:03,532 Do his black clothes bother you? 1093 00:59:04,020 --> 00:59:06,090 The way he looks? 1094 00:59:07,260 --> 00:59:08,534 I don’t get it. 1095 00:59:10,100 --> 00:59:13,092 I’d like him to go to the best, 1096 00:59:14,580 --> 00:59:16,013 to Henri IV. 1097 00:59:16,580 --> 00:59:18,013 Why? 1098 00:59:18,660 --> 00:59:20,571 Standards again... 1099 00:59:20,820 --> 00:59:23,334 Because they have very high standards. 1100 00:59:23,580 --> 00:59:27,059 A mother wants the best for her son 1101 00:59:27,340 --> 00:59:30,218 She’s scared I’ll feel lost in high school because of others 1102 00:59:30,460 --> 00:59:34,248 ...went to fancy private schools. 1103 00:59:34,500 --> 00:59:36,775 and Dolto Hogh isn’t like that 1104 00:59:37,820 --> 00:59:41,253 It’s a pity that the teachers... 1105 00:59:41,900 --> 00:59:43,856 I don't want to accuse anyone 1106 00:59:44,500 --> 00:59:46,855 Go on, accuse us. It’s a pleasure 1107 00:59:48,580 --> 00:59:50,411 Why don’t you try 1108 00:59:51,060 --> 00:59:53,620 ...to push the better students 1109 00:59:53,860 --> 00:59:56,249 ...a little harder, say? 1110 00:59:56,500 --> 00:59:59,890 They get bogged down by other students... 1111 01:00:00,140 --> 01:00:02,290 ...who aren’t as good 1112 01:00:02,580 --> 01:00:05,219 My mom makes stuff up. Dolto High isn’t useless. 1113 01:00:07,180 --> 01:00:09,375 - I didn’t say useless, I said average 1114 01:00:10,260 --> 01:00:12,057 I didn’t call it useless 1115 01:00:14,740 --> 01:00:18,255 - We talked about Souleymane a great deal... 1116 01:00:18,940 --> 01:00:20,419 ...at the staff meeting 1117 01:00:21,220 --> 01:00:23,415 Many teachers have complained about his attitude 1118 01:00:23,660 --> 01:00:27,175 ...that is very negative. 1119 01:00:27,460 --> 01:00:28,734 What? 1120 01:00:28,980 --> 01:00:30,732 Many complain... 1121 01:00:31,020 --> 01:00:34,569 ...that he comes without his things, 1122 01:00:34,860 --> 01:00:36,896 ...When he comes, as he’s often absent 1123 01:00:37,140 --> 01:00:40,212 - I think you know that - No we didn’t know 1124 01:00:40,980 --> 01:00:43,335 Souleymane tells us he works hard 1125 01:01:00,860 --> 01:01:02,418 She doesn’t think so. 1126 01:01:03,180 --> 01:01:06,570 - There have been notes in his report book... 1127 01:01:06,820 --> 01:01:08,219 ...since September, 3 month now 1128 01:01:09,820 --> 01:01:13,017 Notes about the problems he was having. 1129 01:01:13,260 --> 01:01:16,457 - She signs them without knowing because she cant read. 1130 01:01:18,540 --> 01:01:20,019 You read the notes too? 1131 01:01:20,540 --> 01:01:23,100 Yes, but I'm just his brother. You see? 1132 01:01:23,620 --> 01:01:26,498 But you knew there was a problem? 1133 01:01:26,780 --> 01:01:29,852 - No, I didn’t know. He says things are fine when I ask 1134 01:01:30,700 --> 01:01:32,099 Does he work at home? 1135 01:01:32,700 --> 01:01:33,928 He stays in his room 1136 01:01:47,860 --> 01:01:50,055 She doesn’t understand the notes 1137 01:01:50,300 --> 01:01:51,415 I realize that 1138 01:01:51,900 --> 01:01:53,936 You know the situation now 1139 01:01:54,220 --> 01:01:57,175 I'm telling you officially: there's a problem 1140 01:01:57,460 --> 01:02:00,611 - Talk to him. - I'll talk to him about it 1141 01:02:04,900 --> 01:02:07,209 Just having an idea. 1142 01:02:07,820 --> 01:02:09,538 Maybe conversation with his father 1143 01:02:09,820 --> 01:02:12,050 could help. 1144 01:02:12,340 --> 01:02:16,299 I'll talk to my father and see what we can do 1145 01:02:16,860 --> 01:02:19,010 We're not settling scores. 1146 01:02:19,540 --> 01:02:21,019 We want to improve things 1147 01:02:37,860 --> 01:02:39,009 - Your mom? - You bet. 1148 01:02:42,820 --> 01:02:45,095 - Ugly old crow! - She hates photos 1149 01:02:47,100 --> 01:02:49,819 Me and my bro pissed her off 1150 01:02:50,000 --> 01:02:53,071 Best watched using Open Subtitles MKV Player