Character Relationships in P.R.O.F.S.

Frédéric (played by Patrick Bruel) is a protagonist in P.R.O.F.S.. A young, unconventional literature teacher who employs anti-conformist educational methods, such as projecting recorded lectures and encouraging critical thinking. He pursues a substitute teacher, struggles with a distant relationship with his partner Marité, and later fakes injuries to avoid returning to school. Michel (played by Fabrice Luchini) appears in P.R.O.F.S.. An art teacher who encourages students to explore diverse artistic expressions. He faces a turbulent marriage due to his intense focus on art over starting a family, and descends into depression after a student gains more recognition than him at an exhibition. Gérard (played by Laurent Gamelon) appears in P.R.O.F.S.. A physical education instructor who introduces unconventional sports and activities to his students. His romantic relationship with a substitute teacher demands significant cultural and intellectual effort, and he falls into depression after she departs. Francis (played by Christophe Bourseiller) appears in P.R.O.F.S.. A lazy librarian who prioritizes minimal effort in organizing books. He frequently feigns illness, especially when his teacher colleagues are absent from the school. Julie (played by Yolanda Jilot) appears in P.R.O.F.S.. A substitute teacher who becomes the object of affection for two colleagues. She initially rejects Frédéric's advances, pursues a relationship with Gérard that requires intellectual compromise, and ultimately leaves him, triggering his depressive episode. René Nogret (played by Guy Montagné) appears in P.R.O.F.S.. A mathematics teacher who becomes the victim of a prank where alcohol is secretly mixed into the school coffee, causing him to become publicly intoxicated and humiliated in front of the principal. Caroline (played by Isabelle Mergault) appears in P.R.O.F.S.. A biology teacher unrequitedly in love with Frédéric. When she realizes her feelings are not reciprocated, she attempts suicide during one of her classes.

Character Relationship Map: P.R.O.F.S.

P.R.O.F.S. (1985) Poster

P.R.O.F.S. (1985) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A group of anti-conformist teachers attempts to revolutionize education while navigating personal romantic and professional failures.

Plot Progression

  1. The Unconventional Pact
  2. Romantic Entanglements
  3. The Prank Campaign
  4. Collapse and Aftermath

Directed by Patrick Schulmann

P.R.O.F.S. (1985) · 6.1/10 · comedy