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School for Love

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1955 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for anyone who values honest, human stories and anyone looking to switch off and smile. It deals with hard things honestly. Fans of Code 3 should feel right at home.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Sophie and Elis, two young women at the Conservatory of Vienna. vie for the affection of head singing teacher Walter.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $7 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marc Allégret

  • Jean MaraisEric Walter
  • Brigitte BardotSophie Dimater
  • Isabelle PiaElis Petersen
  • Yves RobertClément
  • Mischa AuerBerger
  • Lila KedrovaMrs. Dimater, Sophie's mother
  • Mylène DemongeotThe future star who vocalizes
  • Edmond BeauchampMr. Petersen, Elis's father
  • Denise NoëlMarie Koukawska-Walter
  • Yvette EtiévantMrs. Petersen, Elis's mother