The Chorus

Overview

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the European Film Award for Best Composer (2004)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2005)
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Box office
Grossed $83.6M worldwide, about 15.8 times its $5.3M budget
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Based on
Based on A Cage of Nightingales
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Filming locations
Filmed in Chauriat, Château de Ravel, Manglieu and Courpière
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Setting
Set in France and the United States
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Music
Music by Bruno Coulais and Christophe Barratier
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Dominique Gentil, Jean-Jacques Bouhon and Carlo Varini
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