"Les Choristes" (Les Choristes), also translated "Spring in the Cattle Class" or "Children of the Choir", the former is the title of the film based on the story of the film, and the latter's "choir" is unknown. Where, it is not known how it is related to the choir of the church, although the word does have the meaning of chorus, but the word of Greek origin is only a member of the chorus of hymns. Since "Spring in the Cow Herding Class" has become a household name, it can also remind people of water buffalo, shepherd flute and reed pipe, as well as the story of Wang Mian learning to paint, so let's call it that. The poster of "Spring in the Cattle Class" is very cute: under the golden sunlight, there is a lush forest, implying that the teacher's sunshine, rain and dew moisten all things to grow. Mr. Clermont Madyue stood on the right, with his hands behind his back, smiling brightly, Pierre Mauronje was standing in the middle of the third row, with blond hair, and Bébineau was sitting in the middle of the first row, holding With a small blackboard, his face is childish. The other children were really cute with their hands crossed on their waists.
The director of the film, Christopher Bahatier, is a musician, and this is his first film. At first, Bahatier did not intend to use a child actor for the lead role of Pierre, but hoped to find a real singer. In March 2003, he traveled all over France with the producer, and finally found Jean-Baptiste Munier, a 12-year-old boy with a pleasant voice, in the children's choir of St. Mark's School in Lyons, for audition. After that, he was immediately identified as the best candidate to play the leading role. This slender boy with a handsome face, the Pierre played in the film, has an angelic face, but he has become extremely rebellious for various reasons. He looks indifferent, but his heart is longing for warmth, and his The sound is clear and pure, a true sound of nature. He is the biggest bright spot in the film. The little male protagonist has few lines, but he has been acting with his eyes. Pierre was fined and jailed for writing bad words about the principal during class. As soon as the door of the confinement room was closed, the picture suddenly dimmed, and when the window was closed again, the picture was dark, and Pierre's hostile eyes could only be seen from the small hole. When the countess came to visit the school, Clermont terminated his punishment. At this moment, his eyes changed from doubt to surprise, full of joy and indescribable gratitude after being forgiven.
The film was filmed in the dome of the Fort Ravel in Lens, France. Bachatier also recruited thousands of children from a primary and junior high school near the filming site to audition, and selected dozens of children between the ages of 8 and 13. Although they have no acting experience, they are innocent and very cute. The son of the film's producer Jacques Perrin, Maxence, was also chosen to play Pierre's friend, the childhood Bebino. At the beginning of the film, Clermont Madyue arrives with a suitcase in front of the semi-circular painted gate of the school, where he sees a poor child standing by the gate railing. "What are you doing here?" "I'm waiting for Saturday." "Why?" "Because my dad is coming to pick me up on Saturday." The boy's name was Bebino, whose parents were killed by the German Nazis. Hearing this, the stone-hearted person will also be moved.
The scene of farewell also made me cry: Clermont Maddie was dismissed by the principal, carrying the suitcase when he came, and slowly walked over the campus wall. The principal forbade the students to come out to see him off. The pain in his heart is self-evident when he leaves his beloved student in a shadowy way. But in the hesitation, suddenly from the window, countless paper planes flew out. This was Pierre's, that was Boniface's, and that was Bébino's, with blessings written all over them. Has anyone seen a more touching farewell scene? Although I can't see the expressions of the children hiding behind the window, Clermont Maddie and the children have a heart-to-heart connection. Can others appreciate a greater sense of achievement than this? Far more touching than a handshake goodbye or a hug and kiss goodbye. Those paper airplanes flying all over the sky in the sun dispel the pain of separation between teachers and students, and shout out the anger of injustice in the hearts of teachers and children. This scene is the epitome of the director's genius.
People are not sages, no one can be blamed, let alone a group of underage children. If Principal Lashen's method is used to reprimand, punish, confine, and imprison the children, it will only make the children's rebellion and hatred become more and more high. It is getting stronger and stronger. If you add injustice, it will only prompt children like Mengdan to kill and set fire, and the purpose of the kind Clermont Madyue is to forgive the past and let go of dreams. Tolerate the faults of children, try to restore their dignity as human beings and realize their dreams. The single-parent child Pierre is rebellious on the surface, but he is very lonely on the inside. The rebellious person is often the loneliest person. The reason for acting unruly is nothing more than to attract the attention of others. He lacks father's love, and his heart is always resentful. Clermont brings him love, music makes him vent his depression and sadness, loneliness opens his heart, and singing makes him re-understand himself, enhance his confidence in life, and germinate After the pursuit of life, the wounds of the soul are gradually healed. Once the prodigal son who was forgotten in the corner returns, nothing precious in the world can be exchanged. He eventually became a great musician, which is reasonable, but without the enlightenment and encouragement of Mr. Ma Diyue, his success would be unimaginable. Excellent teachers are gardeners, good teachers are angels, and Pierre's growth history is the proof.
In an interview with reporters, director Bahatier once said: "Because the music we heard in the film came from the character of music teacher Clermont Madyue, we based on the evolution of the character, in terms of music type Changes have been made accordingly. Making this film is like making a musical, but the music is stronger.” Composer Bruno Goule said: “The music is the main essence of the film, and Nico, who is the choir conductor, La Porte did a great job." Of course, the children's excellent singing performance was complemented by the conductor's guidance. Before the filming of the film, Bahatier and Goulet not only co-created the music for the film, but also composed a number of songs, and finally added the melodious orchestral music to achieve the hazy beauty of the characters' emotions to dilute the plot. To savor the virginity of children, and to miss the goal of teachers' great deeds in the passing years.
Christopher Bahatier was born in 1963 and studied at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris with a BA in Classical Music. Before he became a film director, he won several awards in international music competitions. In 1991 he joined his uncle Jacques Bellan's film company as executive producer. In 2001, he adapted Maupassant's novella "Slate on a Tombstone" into a short film, which was selected for the International Short Film Festival of Clermont Ferrand, and Bruno Culei was the score for this film. The 2004 film "Spring in the Cow Herding Class" beautifully combines his love for movies and music, describing the twists and turns of childhood for a group of troubled teenagers.
Gérard Junou, who plays Clermont Madyet, is well-loved by Chinese audiences. He is an actor, director, screenwriter and producer. The troupe performed with famous actors Thee Hi Lehmet, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazelle, Michel Blanc, etc. A major contribution to the success of films such as "Santa Claus is Trash" and "Santa is Trash", he went on to co-produce films with Patrice Lecomte and Jean-Marie Poiret. The 1980s was a period of transition for Gérard Junius. He devoted himself to producing and directing, and successfully filmed "Pino is a Policeman" and "Double Bicycle", reflecting the daily life of ordinary French people in the form of comedy. It was followed by "The Golden Age" and "Mr. Badinuel", which were both commercial films that received excellent box office receipts. Gérard Junius, who is in his 60s, has been one of the pillars of the French film industry since the 1980s. In 2004, he was awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor, and in 2009, he was awarded the National Meritorious Officer Medal for Outstanding Contribution.
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