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Two Much for the Job

Two Much for the Job

20225.01h 40m

Overview

After five years enduring horrible work conditions, Sophia finally gets chosen for a long-awaited transfer from her thankless teaching job at a rough middle school. Ecstatic to start a new life teaching at the French Lycée in Barcelona, her hopes are dashed to bits when a well- connected, over-qualified teacher at an upscale Paris school cuts in to take the position. Determined to stand her ground, Sophia and her clever neighbour Mr. Picard join forces to sabotage her competitor’s candidacy.

Directed by Frédéric Quiring
Written by Frédéric Quiring
Produced by Mikaël Abecassis
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Top Cast

Melha Bedia

Melha Bedia

Sofia

François Berléand

François Berléand

M. Picard

Audrey Fleurot

Audrey Fleurot

Mme. Delahaye

Arié Elmaleh

Arié Elmaleh

Benoît

Vincent Lecuyer

Vincent Lecuyer

Directeur

T

Tiguidanké Diallo

Elykia

Kenza Benbouchta

Kenza Benbouchta

Nadia

Jacqueline Corado

Jacqueline Corado

Maria

Nissim Renard

Nissim Renard

Sam

Abel Aboualiten

Abel Aboualiten

Djallel

Themes & Keywords

educationcultural differenceschool

About Two Much for the Job

Two Much for the Job is a comedy film released in 2022 exploring themes of education, cultural difference, school. Directed by Frédéric Quiring, it stars Melha Bedia, François Berléand, Audrey Fleurot. After five years enduring horrible work conditions, Sophia finally gets chosen for a long-awaited transfer from her thankless teaching job at a rough middle school. Ecstatic to start a new life teaching at the French Lycée in Barcelona, her hopes are dashed to bits when a well- connected, over-qualified teacher at an upscale Paris school cuts in to take the position. Determined to stand her ground, Sophia and her clever neighbour Mr. Picard join forces to sabotage her competitor’s candidacy.

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