The Class DVD (2010) François Bégaudeau, Cantet (DIR) cert 15 Title: The Class Leading Actor: François Bégaudeau Region: Region 2 Duration: 130 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: Fusion Media Sales UK Release Date: 22 Mar 2010 Laurent Cantet directs this French drama based on the book by teacher Francois B?gaudeau, which chronicles a year in the life of an inner-city Parisian high school with a high intake of pupils from multicultural backgrounds. B?gaudeau himself plays the young French teacher, Fran?ois Marin, who struggles to keep this motley crew of pupils engaged with their studies and out of trouble. The film won the Palm d’Or at the 2008 Cannes film festival.