A bumbling teacher discovers corruption pays better than integrity — and he's terrifyingly good at it.
A shy but righteous teacher - Topaze - with no social skills what so ever, gradually becomes aware of the realities of human societies and finally learns to master the rules at level far superior to his former mentor, Laurent Castel-Benac.
Acting
Edwall's physical comedy of a man learning to perform confidence.
Direction
Molander lets scenes breathe until they become unbearable.
Writing
Pagnol's dialogue weaponizes politeness.
Director
Jan Molander
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