Speak Up

French documentary following college students competing in annual public speaking competition the Eloquentia.

"Director and competition founder Stéphane de Freitas films students as they prepare for the Eloquentia competition. Lawyers, slammers and directors teach them the delicate art of public speaking. Over the weeks, they learn about body language, debating, voice control and other subtle crafts. Ultimately, they discover how to truly speak their minds. Most participants have never spoken in public before, and for many French isn’t their first language. All must find their voice and take to the stage to compete for ‘The Best Orator’." (Sydney Film Festival)

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