Nela Salah grew up in Créteil, a tower-block suburb on Paris's outskirts, and aspires to be a lawyer. She has been accepted to a major university in Paris, and on her first day, she is confronted by Pierre Mazard, a professor known for his provocative behavior and gaffes. To make amends for an incident, he agrees to assist Nela in preparing for a prestigious courtroom eloquence competition. Pierre, who is both cynical and demanding, could be the mentor she needs... Both, however, must first overcome their prejudices.
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Nela Salah grew up in Créteil, a tower-block suburb on Paris's outskirts, and aspires to be a lawyer. She has been accepted to a major university in Paris, and on her first day, she is confronted by Pierre Mazard, a professor known for his provocative behavior and gaffes. To make amends for an incident, he agrees to assist Nela in preparing for a prestigious courtroom eloquence competition. Pierre, who is both cynical and demanding, could be the mentor she needs... Both, however, must first overcome their prejudices.
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