THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (2023) Germany

Dir: Ilker Çatak Starring: Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak

Dur: 98 minutes

2:00 PM to 4:45 PM at JC3/Chesma Calle De Las Moras 47 (at 5 de Mayo) Tel: (415) 185-9191

General admission 150 MX - 100 MX for members

The Teachers' Lounge is a gripping drama that takes us into the everyday tensions and moral complexities of a German middle school. The story centers on Carla, a committed teacher who discovers a theft in the school and becomes entangled in the administration's reaction to the incident. As suspicions and accusations grow, Carla’s loyalty to her students and her sense of justice are put to the test.

The Teachers' Lounge offers a sharp look at ethical dilemmas, power dynamics, and the pressures within educational institutions, raising questions about trust, fairness, and the price of integrity. Keep an eye on how the director uses the school setting to heighten the drama, revealing how conflicts can escalate even in the most ordinary environments.

This film dives into complex ethical questions within a school setting, with tight direction and a compelling performance by Leonie Benesch at its core.

Following the screening there will be a film analysis and discussion with independent filmmaker and scholar Elías Nahmías who has studied and worked in every aspect of filmmaking.

Donation:

Members: $100MXN
Non-members $150MXN