Those Were the Days (1995)

Name: Those Were the Days
Genre: Drama
Released: 1995
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Élodie Bouchez, Melvil Poupaud, Sophie Aubry, Gaël Morel, Blandine Lenoir

1h 25m France

Drama

Plot

Amid the intense atmosphere of French preparatory schools, a gripping mystery unfolds. Rigorous coursework aims to prepare students for the challenging entrance exams to prestigious Grand Ecoles, promising a bright future for the few who succeed. The narrative follows Delphine, a girl from a modest background, and Claude, an upper-class student, both vying for a spot at the Ecole Normale Superieure on Rue d'Ulm. While Delphine resides in public housing with her uninspired mother and siblings, Claude enjoys a life of luxury, navigating her political beliefs and a complex relationship with classmate Axel, who harbors extremist views.

Cast

Élodie Bouchez Melvil Poupaud Sophie Aubry Gaël Morel Blandine Lenoir Myriam Boyer Sylvie Testud Marcel Bozonnet Benjamin Mercer Nils Ohlund Vincent Elbaz Frédéric Quiring Micha Lescot Thierry de Peretti