Synopsis
Sophie is a brilliant student. Encouraged by her maths teacher, she leaves the family farm to attend a science preparatory class. Between new encounters, successes and failures, and faced with fierce competition, Sophie realizes that her dream of joining the Polytechnique represents more than an entrance examination but a true challenge of social climbing.
The Path of Excellence (2023) is a 1h 47min drama feature film by Frédéric Mermoud. Sophie is a brilliant student.
Facts
Filming location
Lyon, La Martinière Diderot, Lycée de Saint-Just, Lumière University Lyon 2, Théâtre de la Renaissance, Thizy-les-Bourgs
Production
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Original language
French
Stills
Festival History
- César Awards 2024 generic
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2023 generic
