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As It Used To Be
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As It Used To Be

2012-08-31 · 4 min · ★ 7.0

Science Fiction

In the near future, all teachers give lectures in front of an empty classroom and a simple webcam, broadcasting their lesson over the internet. An history teacher is about to see his daily routine shaken up...

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Directors
Clément Gonzalez
Production companies
Collectif 109
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Luthuli DlaminiLuthuli Dlaminithe teacher
Cleo RinkwestCleo Rinkwestthe student

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