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Graduate First

Graduate First

19786.11h 26m

Overview

A slice of life of a group of young working class friends in a Northern French village coming to the end of their school years and embarking upon adult life. The film follows the choices and decisions made for their futures.

Directed by Maurice Pialat
Written by Maurice Pialat
Produced by Maurice Pialat
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Top Cast

Sabine Haudepin

Sabine Haudepin

Élisabeth

Philippe Marlaud

Philippe Marlaud

Philippe

Annick Alane

Annick Alane

Mother

Michel Caron

Michel Caron

Father

B

Bernard Tronczak

Bernard

P

Patrick Lepcynski

Patrick

A

Agnès Makowiak

Agnès

C

Charline Bourré

Charline

P

Patrick Playez

Rocky

M

Muriel Lacroix

Muriel

Themes & Keywords

final examnorthern franceemployment

About Graduate First

Graduate First is a drama film released in 1978 exploring themes of final exam, northern france, employment. Directed by Maurice Pialat, it stars Sabine Haudepin, Philippe Marlaud, Annick Alane. A slice of life of a group of young working class friends in a Northern French village coming to the end of their school years and embarking upon adult life. The film follows the choices and decisions made for their futures.

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