The Competition 2019

Behind the gates of La Fémis, France's most esteemed film school, 40 students are chosen each year from a sea of hopefuls. This captivating documentary observes the idiosyncratic selection process, revealing personal biases and unexpected twists. With humor, insight, and tension, The Competition delves into the inner workings of an institution at the heart of French cinema, questioning assumptions about filmmaking and higher education along the way.

Behind the gates of La Fémis, France's most esteemed film school, 40 students are chosen each year from a sea of hopefuls. This captivating documentary observes the idiosyncratic selection process, revealing personal biases and unexpected twists. With humor, insight, and tension, The Competition delves into the inner workings of an institution at the heart of French cinema, questioning assumptions about filmmaking and higher education along the way.

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The Competition does not have end credit scenes.

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The 53rd Academy Awards 1981

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