International Film Series: Zero for Conduct
- Date:
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time:
- 2 - 4 p.m.
- Location:
Taubman Museum of Art
Jean Vigo’s enormously influential portrait of prankish boarding-school students is one of cinema’s great acts of rebellion. It was banned in France for 12 years following its debut in 1933.
Taubman Museum of Art
Teresa Gereaux, gereaux@roanoke.edu false MM/DD/YYYYThe International Film Series, co-presented by Hollins University, brings together global films to explore different stories across a common theme. This year’s theme is education. Films are free, open to the public, and subtitled in English.
After the film, we will have a panel-led discussion. For this screening, transportation from Roanoke College may be available if needed. Contact Dr. Teresa Hancock-Parmer for details.
About Zéro de conduite
Jean Vigo’s enormously influential portrait of prankish boarding-school students is one of cinema’s great acts of rebellion. Four rebellious young boys at a repressive French boarding school plot and execute a revolt against their teachers and take over the school. The film, based on the director’s own experiences as a youth, presents childhood as a time of unfettered imagination and brazen rule-flouting. It was banned in France for 12 years following its debut.
1933, Jean Vigo, Not Rated, 48 min