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School for All 2006

★ 5.034 votes97 min📅 2006-10-18

In Éric Rochant's sharp 2006 comedy *School for All*, a down-on-his-luck petty criminal named Jahwad finds himself hitching a ride with a desperate high school teacher fleeing to one of Paris's toughest suburbs.

Director: Éric Rochant

Cast

Arié Elmaleh
Arié Elmaleh
Jahwad
Élodie Navarre
Élodie Navarre
Pivoine
Vincent Desagnat
Vincent Desagnat
Leroux
Noémie Lvovsky
Noémie Lvovsky
Krikorian
Nader Boussandel
Nader Boussandel
Yacine
Gilles Cohen
Gilles Cohen
Despalin
Samuel Labarthe
Samuel Labarthe
Le principal
Irina Muluile
Irina Muluile
Halimata
Reda Oudra
Brandon
Oscar Copp
Oscar Copp
Kevin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School for All (2006) about?

The film follows Jahwad, a 30-year-old ex-con who stumbles into a high school in the Paris suburbs after fleeing the police. Desperate to escape his past, he pretends to be a student, setting off a chain of absurd and heartfelt misadventures in a school on the edge of collapse.

Who directed School for All?

Éric Rochant directed *School for All* (2006), known for his knack for blending sharp social satire with chaotic comedic energy.

Who stars in School for All?

The film stars Arié Elmaleh as Jahwad, Élodie Navarre as the overwhelmed teacher, and Vincent Desagnat in a supporting role.

Is School for All (2006) worth watching?

If you enjoy fast-paced comedies with a dash of social commentary, *School for All* delivers. Its mix of humor, relatable struggles, and unexpected warmth makes it a solid pick, even if it's not a major blockbuster—it's more about the ride than the destination.

How long is School for All?

The runtime for *School for All* (2006) is 97 minutes.

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About School for All (2006) — When a dropout meets a teacher's bad day, chaos and laughs collide

In Éric Rochant's sharp 2006 comedy *School for All*, a down-on-his-luck petty criminal named Jahwad finds himself hitching a ride with a desperate high school teacher fleeing to one of Paris's toughest suburbs. After a dramatic car crash, Jahwad seizes the chance to reinvent himself—or at least escape the police—by posing as a student in the crumbling institution. The film blends chaotic energy with biting social commentary, capturing the struggles of education, class divides, and second chances through a lens of frenetic humor and unexpected chemistry.

Jahwad's wild scheme unfolds against the backdrop of a suburban high school on the brink, where mismatched students and overworked teachers collide in hilarious and heartfelt ways. With Arié Elmaleh's magnetic performance as the reluctant fraud and Élodie Navarre's sharp wit as the beleaguered educator, *School for All* delivers a fast-paced, satirical ride that questions whether redemption is ever as simple as a fresh start—or if some mistakes just keep chasing you.