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THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE

Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 7:00 PM
When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
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ILKER ÇATAK | GERMANY | 2023 | 98 MIN | PG-13 | GERMAN, POLISH, TURKISH, ENGLISH 

Carla Nowak (LEONIE BENESCH) is a dedicated, idealistic young teacher in her first job at a German middle school. Her relaxed rapport with her seventh-grade students is put under stress when a series of thefts occur at the school, and a staff investigation leads to accusations and mistrust among outraged parents, opinionated colleagues, and angry students. Caught in the middle of these complex dynamics, Carla tries to mediate—but the more she tries to do everything right, the more desperate her position becomes.

With THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE, award-winning director Ilker Çatak (I Was, I Am, I Will Be) creates a riveting work about school as a microcosm of society. Starring as a dedicated young teacher, Leonie Benesch (The White Ribbon, Babylon Berlin, Around The World In 80 Days) drives an intense atmosphere through her captivating portrayal of an idealist caught between clashing sides. THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE is a study in power dynamics, with themes of truth, justice, racism, respect, and children’s rights that demonstrate how individuals are worn down between entrenched positions.

Cast: Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, Eva Löbau



Film Info
Event Type:First Run
Release Year:2023
Rating:PG-13
Production Country:GERMAN
Original Language:GERMAN
POLISH
TURKISH
ENGLISH
Run Time:98 MIN
Format:4K
Cast/Crew Info
Director:ILKER ÇATAK
Cast:Leonie Benesch
Michael Klammer
Rafael Stachowiak
Eva Löbau