When he takes a job teaching music at a school for troubled boys, Clement Mathieu is unprepared for its harsh discipline and depressing atmosphere. But with passion and unconventional teaching methods, he’s able to spark his students’ interest in music and bring them a newfound joy. It also puts him at odds with the school’s overbearing headmaster however, locking Mathieu in a battle between politics and the determination to change his pupils’ lives.

Featured Clips

• 02:41

  The Chorus - Never Say Never

  When Mathieu finds the boys snooping through his belongings, he also finds an inspiring reason to do the one thing he swore he'd never do again. In this scene: Pierre Morhange (Jean-Baptiste Maunier), Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot), Chabert (Kad Merad), La Pere Maxence (Jean-Paul Bonnaire), Rachin (Francois Berleand)
• 03:29

  The Chorus - "Limited"

  A new and troubled student joins the boys at Fond de l’Etang. In this scene: Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot), Rachin (Francois Berleand), Pierre Morhange (Jean-Baptiste Maunier), Chabert (Kad Merad)
• 03:49

  The Chorus - The Diary

  Two students from the Fond de l'Etang boarding school reunite after 50 years and begin reading the diary of their former teacher—Clement Mathieu. The diary begins on his first day at the school. In this scene: Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot), La Pere Maxence (Jean-Paul Bonnaire), Francois Berleand (Rachin), Kad Merad (Chabert)
• 03:46

  The Chorus - Action Reaction

  An impromtu assembly, serves as Mathieu's harsh introduction to Fond de l'Etang's student/teacher power struggle. In this scene: Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot), Chabert (Kad Merad), Rachin (Francois Berleand), La Père Maxence (Jean-Paul Bonnaire) La Pere Maxence (Jean-Paul Bonnaire), , Pierre Morhange (Jean-Baptiste Maunier),
• 03:32

  The Chorus - An Outstanding Gift

  Night at Fond de l’Etang reveals the boys’ hidden talents and indiscretions. In this scene: Pierre Morhange (Jean-Baptiste Maunier), Chabert (Kad Merad), Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot)
• 03:36

  The Chorus - Under Control

  Just as Mathieu begins making progress with his students, one of the mischief makers strikes again. In this scene: Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot), Pierre Morhange (Jean-Baptiste Maunier), La Pere Maxence (Jean-Paul Bonnaire), Rachin (Francois Berleand)