Monday 15 July
10am, 6:30pm
Director Ilker Catak
Drama
Germany
German (English subtitles)
98 minutes
Oscar-nominated for best international film this is a scintillating drama about the power dynamics in a school system where every decision feels like a mistake. Carla Nowak, a dedicated sports and math teacher, starts her first job at a high school. When one of her students is suspected of theft, she decides to get to the bottom of the matter on her own. Caught between her ideals and the structures of the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
Critics consensus Rotten Tomatoes: A smart provocative parable with the heart of a thriller, The Teachers’ Lounge brilliantly uses its setting as the backdrop for a look at how quickly even tight-knit communities can be destabilized. 96%
