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Bac +12 (2023)
Director: Michel Bulteau
Cast: Gradi Beinz, Horya Benabet, Philippe Duquesne, Tatiana Gousseff
Runtime90 min
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A black man in his thirties, from a very privileged and over-educated background, finds himself reduced to becoming a security guard in a supermarket in order to enter the working world. In order to be accepted by his new colleagues, he will quickly have to deny his culture and pass himself off as scum.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bac +12, a 2023 French comedy directed by Michel Bulteau, has received mixed reviews from critics. The film follows a privileged and over-educated Black man who takes a job as a security guard in a supermarket to enter the working world. While the film's humorous premise has resonated with some viewers, others have criticized it for perpetuating stereotypes.
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Fans of clever, socially conscious comedies will enjoy Bac +12's fresh perspective on class and privilege, as directed by Michel Bulteau. The film's lead actor Gradi Beinz delivers a standout performance as a highly educated Black man who must downplay his background to fit in with his working-class colleagues in a supermarket.