03/08/2012 - Emmanuel Klotz and Albert Pereira-Lazaro wrap filming for their second feature, a 2.4.7. Films production distributed by Universal

Shooting is almost over in Marseille for La vraie vie des profs (lit. “The real life of teachers”), Emmanuel Klotz and Albert Pereira-Lazaro (photo)’s second feature after their animation film Round Da Way [+see also:
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Produced by Marc-Antoine Robert (European Film Promotion Producer on the Move 2008) and Xavier Rigault for 2.4.7. Films, La vraie vie des profs is supported by Universal Pictures International France who will distribute the film in French-speaking countries.

After their beginnings with Persepolis [+see also:
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interview: Marc-Antoine Robert
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(Translated from French)