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Drone ready to make kebab out of them.

What are you waiting for? Clear the way for our troops.

Take cover. We have to…

Mission failed.

-What the fuck? Not again. -What is this? They're using cheat codes.

Those bitches only attack from the sky with those fucking drones.

-Everyone can do that. -Cry harder.

-Your mom. -Calm down!

-Before you bash each other's brains in. -But, sir…

Silence, s'il vous plaît. That's French.

Other than this headset being super cool,

what else did you learn?

War is fucking unfair.

Not when you got drones.

-"Not when you got drones." -This is reality for millions of children.

They can't take off their headset and be done with the war.

All right? They die.

And you're all sitting here comfortably. So appreciate it.

Be happy and be kind to each other.

Respect and peace will get you much further in life.

Did you hear me?

All right.

After the break, I'll tell you why George W. Bush is a filthy dog

and what he did to Iraq.

It's break time. Go.

-What's that? -A debate competition.

Maybe our class could participate.

That sounds incredibly boring. Why would you want to participate?

So we can show how smart we are.

-Anna… -Emma.

Whatever.

Didn't I say respect and peace will get you far in life?

But then you called George Bush a dog.

-Ella… -Emma.

In this life, you need to chill together. Listen to each other.

Put yourself in someone else's shoes. Why debate?

I thought it would be a good idea.

You know what would be a good idea? And I mean a really great idea.

What?

If you were to leave my classroom right now

and let Mr. Nordin enjoy his sandwich. Chop, chop.

-Esther… -Emma.

You need to breathe. Get some air. Relax.

Debating makes you stressed. Do you want that?

Well then, go.

-Let's just start. -We can't, it's about him.

I had to knock, the bell doesn't work.

-There is no bell. -No way. Really?

Welcome, Nordin. Take a seat.

Glad you're here. We can start our emergency meeting.

Nordin, all that high-tech equipment that was delivered without my approval…

The school needed an upgrade.

But Vera is the principal and she needs to give approval first.

The equipment in my classroom is kinda nice, though.

We've got laptops. We're finally moving with the times.

Those will be stolen within weeks.

I'm happy with the new gym equipment.

Now I can prepare them for the Great Reset.

You need to follow procedure. It doesn't work like that.

Exactly. So let's return everything…

Wait a minute.

You didn't follow the rules, buddy. Vera, we need sanctions.

Sanctions? Am I Putin?

Don't be so dramatic, Henk.

Look at the results. They're learning and enjoying themselves.

-Try to be open to change. -Everything will change anyway.

I see how it is. I don't have any support whatsoever.

You always have my support.

Nordin, let me be clear.

You're not doing anything else without my approval.

Fine. I'll follow all the procedures from now on.

You're dismissed, then.

Nordin, I need to speak to you.

I've got the preliminary study advice for your class.

From Henk, fifth grade.

Given the class's performance and behavior,

it seems most students would feel at home at a more…

vocational level of secondary education.

-And you're deciding that? -Yes.

I've got students smarter than you'll ever be. Did you know?

-They're potential ISIS fighters. -They're what?

They're fighters.

We appreciate your enthusiasm, but we need to be realistic.

The grades don't lie.

The grades do lie. Especially yours.

-I'm going to prove that to you. -Really? How?

-Wait till I catch you outside. -I don't go outside, so…

Debate Association, how can I help you?

Good day. This is Nordin from De Ekster.

I would like to sign up for the debate competition.

Nice to hear, Mr. North.

I'm afraid the deadline has already passed.

We can't help you this year.

Oh, I get it. You only want white schools to participate.

-No… -I can make that public.

Of course not.

Let me discuss this with my team and call you back later.

Perfect. We'll be awaiting your call. Thank you.

"We need to discuss this with the team, because…"

Sorry.

You're Egyptian, right?

Do you really believe those pyramids were built by humans?

-I'm not Egyptian. -Oh, right.

She was singing so loudly and off-key, it shattered my eardrums.

I'm so exhausted.

And we've got the whole afternoon to go. I don't have the energy.

We can do a line together.

-Nordin speaking. -Debate Association again.

Unfortunately, we can't make any exceptions.

Unfortunately, we don't accept "unfortunately."

I'm sorry. Those are the rules.

Your debate competition could probably use some media attention.

-Depends what kind of attention. -Like someone who can present the award,

with so many followers the whole room goes quiet.

That does sound interesting. If you can confirm this…

-Can you hear me? -Yes.

Sir? Is everything all right?

Yes, we're on a field trip. We're at a theme park.

-Okay. We'll talk later. -All right. Thank you.

-Bye. -Thank you.

Detention. Quickly.

Play! Laugh!

Play!

Be happy! Go play, damn it!

Good turnout.

So, you'll be shifting 16 pieces?

-We're going for 20. -Sure, if it were up to me…

Hey, Jamel. The exhibition by this very talented artist,

Jamel Armand, is now open. Click on this link to buy tickets.

Kisses.

Hayat, fancy seeing you here. What a surprise.

We know you as the influencer who's an expert on fashion and beauty.

How will that knowledge help you in politics?

First of all, I'm grateful to be able to use my position--

To get to the point, you're a party member now.

What kind of dress would fit that role?

-All right, thank you. -Will she wear lipstick?

Thank you, but we'd like to talk about the subject matter.

Really? Good luck.

You don't want to ask me anything?

-Hey. Why are you so late? -They placed a wheel clamp on my car.

-Again? -What did you think?

Look, a nursery.

-Look, Mom. -Who made that?

John Guzman.

-How's school? -It's below my CEO level.

But I kind of enjoy it.

They underestimate these kids, though.

Same thing they did to me.

I was capable of more. Why didn't you do anything?

Nordin, you had a bad reputation.

Be glad a school even accepted you.

These children are not even half as bad as I was.

They get no chance at all.

Choukri and Hayat got the same study advice at that school.

-And look at them now. -But why didn't you say anything?

Those were different times. Your father was terribly ill.

I didn't have time to think about that. I had other worries.

They deserve better.

I trust you. If you think you can help them improve

as their teacher, then prove it.

I'm letting you go, my boy.

Immediately…

Hayat, my favorite sister in the entire world. I need your help.

I've got too much going on right now.

I know. But listen.

My class is doing a debate competition. You should present the award.

-To generate some media attention. -Media attention? Seriously?

-Yes, I need that. -Her schedule won't allow it.

-Am I talking to you or my sister? -You're talking to her schedule.

I'm too busy.

Those kids are really sad. One walks with crutches.

One has a hearing aid. It switches on and off…

What's up?

…try for political office, but she is, simply put,

not qualified for politics. She's got…

We don't entertain this nonsense.

-I don't get it. -I know…

I'm just a member. They act as if I'm forming my own party.

Because they're terrified of a woman of color with an opinion

-and a million-plus followers. -Maybe they're right.

-Maybe I'm not qualified for this. -What are you even saying?

-It's your brother. I'll decline the call. -No.

Let me take it.

Hey, Nordin.

I'm telling you, this award ceremony will give you good publicity.

They normally only accept white schools.

Do you understand?

-Okay. -So you'll do it?

-You just need to stay for a few minutes. -All right, I'll do it.

-You swear? -Yes, I'll do it.

You're the best sister ever. I'll call you later.

Guys…

Do you remember our study advice in sixth grade?

They sent us all to vocational schools.

I easily could've gone to a top school.

-Why do you need to exaggerate? -You think you're funny?

I'm being serious.

Please talk to this guy before I smack him.

Isn't that weird? Kids are still getting that skewed advice.

-Does it happen every year? -I don't know.

-It should be on the school's server. -Or at least the principal's computer.

You're bound to find something in that BDSM dungeon of hers.

What?

-Snowden… -Snowden?

Snowden.

It's as easy as chewing gum.

So… If that little bitch fixes his car, we'll have a very boring season,

but at least we'll win, so…

What matters more? Taking part or winning?

Winning!

That's right.

We'll continue with photosynthesis after the break. Let's go.

Mr. Nordin?

Now that we're participating in the debate competition,

I was wondering if you were going to teach us about debating.

Of course. Let's go, Eefje. I'll teach you after photosynthesis.

-Emma. -Yes.

Jason, do you know about debating?

-I'm a gym teacher. -So?

-Of course I do. -You debate kids all day long.

-What? -Yeah. If they just do what you do,

but with less "mumbo jumbo" and more substance, they'll be fine.

-Your mom is a subset. -What did you say about my mom?

Man, get lost.

Substance, Nordin, sub-stance.

Nordin. All that high-tech stuff, why didn't you tell Vera anything?

-Now you're going to start too? -Just answer the question.

-The school needed an upgrade. -See, there's your motion.

Now you need to come up with arguments.

-Exactly. -Everything here is so old.

It's impossible for them to get good scores.

What about those scores?

Did you do research to support your claim?

-The scores and study advice are too low. -Sure.

-I can see them shine. -Right.

But they don't get any cred.

But as a counterargument, one could say that performance matters

and that stuff is a distraction.

As a counterargument, that stuff makes them happy.

That leads to better performance.

Did someone call me?

No one in the history of mankind has ever called you. No.

We're discussing tactics for the debate competition.

Debate competition? You're going to teach them to debate?

When you can barely finish a sentence?

I hope you'll come, so you can see what they're capable of.

Oh, I'll be there. Wouldn't want to miss that.

When she's here, no one is there to guard Hell.

Today is our day to shine. You're going to think before you open your mouths.

Something you never do. Listen carefully.

Don't be like myself.

-It's "like me." -And don't be like Esther.

And whoever said participation matters more than winning

is a fucking liar.

Losing is a disgrace.

No one takes part to lose. Do you hear me?

-Who are the lions? -We are the lions.

-Who are those lions? -We are those lions.

-Who are the lions? -We are the lions.

Stay together. I'm going to register.

NATIONAL DEBATE COMPETITION

Hello. Nordin, De Ekster.

-You're related to Hayat Kynani? -Yes.

-Has she arrived? -Yeah, she's at the traffic lights.

-Can I take a picture with her? -Of course.

Here's your passes. One, two, three, for everyone.

They have to keep them with them during the debate.

-Make sure everyone has one. -Sure.

What are you going to do?

Then keep your mouth shut.

What are you going to do?

Out of the way. Griff, Faka, Mo, Wesley.

You want to get disqualified already?

Mo, calm down.

Listen, little accidents.

If you give my class as much as a dirty look,

I'm buying your dads. Did you hear me? Beat it.

Get out of here.

Okay.

Debate competition. We're going to win this with our minds.

With arguments, opinions. Not with our fists.

-All right? Clear? Who are the lions? -We are…

-Who are the lions? -We are the lions.

All right, let's make their mothers cry.

Keep walking.

Social media can be a source of knowledge and connection,

but for children under 18, it can be a mental health risk.

Female athletes should get an equal pay.

They're just as good. They work just as hard.

Menstrual products are too expensive. Some families can't afford them.

It causes a lot of shame and stress. That's why it's important…

To lower the drinking age to 16 again.

I'll be 16 in four years, and I'll only be 18 in six years.

That's too long and I do not like waiting. Siu.

Your turn, you prick.

He's the best!

Such an erudite character. So witty.

I'm glad you're here, Vera.

After careful consideration, the jury has decided

that the first team to go to the finals is…

For the tenth time in a row, Commodus Elementary School.

Quiet, please.

And the second team that impressed the jury is…

De Ekster.

-Siu. -Yes!

Well done.

Siu!

All right, guys.

This will be fun.

All right…

Where's your team member?

-I think he went to the bathroom. -Taking a leak.

Impressive.

Your students reached the finals with such weak debating skills.

Do you know the organizers?

Your mom.

Don't think this will earn them different study advice.

Smelly head, are you nearby?

Eva? Where are you?

What are you doing here?

I can't do this. I'm scared I'll ruin everything.

"Scared"? What are you talking about?

You're the one who wanted this.

I did. But those students from the other school are so scary.

Of course they're scary. They're fucking ugly. Don't you get it?

Their parents are related. Money is the only thing they have.

And you're scared of those guys?

This girl…

Listen, rat. You're the smartest kid in my class.

You don't even belong in my class, but you're there anyway.

You're the smartest and you're going to pre-university.

Next year, you'll be speaking Latin and Greek. Did you hear me?

You're smart. Without you, I wouldn't stand a chance.

You're my only chance. Who else can I rely on? The one that keeps…

Wesley's only jumping around.

Get up. Show them what you got.

Hit it. You need to be strong.

And now, the final motion.

The motion is: Study advice in the sixth grade should be abolished.

De Ekster supports the motion, Commodus Elementary opposes it.

Each school will pick one student. De Ekster will go first.

You can do this.

Be strong.

De Ekster may start.

You got this.

Right…

We support the study advice.

The study advice is really good, because…

You're for the motion, so you're against the advice. Dumbass.

Hey, shut it.

Come on.

Continue.

Come on.

Okay. Right.

So… The study advice should be abolished,

because some students get the wrong advice and don't get the chance to grow.

Like my sister. Her advice was vocational training.

But she could've pursued higher education. This became clear later, in high school.

Now she's totally behind and it takes so much effort to catch up.

This wouldn't have happened if she'd gotten the right study advice.

That's why…

Issaka, can you check my office?

The security system detected motion.

Yes, now. I'll be right there.

If students of all levels went to the same school,

the stupid ones would slow down the smart ones' progress.

But students of different levels can actually help each other.

No, we would have to help you, which is a disadvantage for us.

Why do you assume you're smarter than me?

You always get sent to vocational education.

But you should be happy with that.

At least you get to profit from all the subsidies.

-What? -What are you talking about?

What? That's what my dad always says.

Still warm.

Issaka, that will be all for now. You can go.

First, I would like to say it's a great honor to present this award.

After careful consideration, the jury has decided

that the winner of this year's debate competition is…

-De Ekster. -Yes!

-Here you go. -Thank you.

What?

Is it that bad?

They're tampering with it. Look.

Yours says pre-university. Look.

Fifth grade. They changed it last-minute.

You're lying.

What does mine say? Pre-university, right?

Look. Choukri, Hayat, it's the same for everyone.

We're going to destroy them.