Private lessons

Jonas, 16, fails his exams but thinks he can play tennis professionally. He fails the national competition. He meets Pierre, 30, who decides to help him. Sixteen-year-old Jonas fails his exams again but thinks he can devote himself professionally to tennis. He fails the national competition. He meets 30-year-old Pierre, who is moved by his situation, and decides to help him. Depending entirely on his support, Jonas neglects public school. Incapable of setting the boundary lines of their relationship, his tutoring takes a turn that is more than merely academic.

Keywords

  • Focus: Joachim Lafosse
  • Joachim Lafosse
  • School Life
  • Sports

Actors

  • Jonathan Zaccaï
  • Anne Coesens
  • Johan Leysen
  • Pauline Étienne
  • Claire Bodson
  • Jonas Bloquet
  • Yannick Renier

Director

  • Joachim Lafosse

Drama


1h 45min


-16

FR

Belgium
2008
Jonas, 16, fails his exams but thinks he can play tennis professionally. He fails the national competition. He meets Pierre, 30, who decides to help him.

Jonas, 16, fails his exams but thinks he can play tennis professionally. He fails the national competition. He meets Pierre, 30, who decides to help him.


Sixteen-year-old Jonas fails his exams again but thinks he can devote himself professionally to tennis. He fails the national competition. He meets 30-year-old Pierre, who is moved by his situation, and decides to help him. Depending entirely on his support, Jonas neglects public school. Incapable of setting the boundary lines of their relationship, his tutoring takes a turn that is more than merely academic.

Cast & Crew