My Class (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, My Class is a drama and documentary film directed by Daniele Gaglianone, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The ostensibly simple story of a sympathetic veteran teacher giving Italian lessons to a weekly class of diverse immigrants is given infinitely more depth and complexity by the manner in which director Daniele Gaglianone renders his story. Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, truth and artifice, and between documentary and drama, Gaglianone has created a film within a film. You see the apparent artifice of Gaglianone’s crew using professionals, including the noted film actor Valerio Mastandrea as the teacher, interlinked with ‘real’ immigrant protagonists, studying the language to improve their chances of employment and of gaining a permanent residence permit. Thus in the course of the lessons there is simultaneously the painful and upsetting relation of the students’ personal stories but also humour, as they interact and share their humanity, bridging cultural differences, united in their striving to make a better life for themselves. (Source: LFF programme)
Who’s in it. My Class stars Valerio Mastandrea and Bassirou Ballde.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, My Class has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Class tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Class (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Class change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Class worth watching?
- My Class holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Class?
- My Class stars Valerio Mastandrea and Bassirou Ballde.
- When was My Class released?
- My Class was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.