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Summary:

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. Other strong roles are played by Eva Löbau, Michael Klammer, and, making his film debut in the lead child role, Leo Stettnisch. Cinematographer Judith Kaufmann (Corsage) was responsible for the visual design's ominous mood.

Contributors:

Çatak, Ilker, 1984- , director

Fliess, Ingo , producer

if... Productions , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

ZDF/Arte (Firm) , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Sony Pictures Classics (Firm) , publisher, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/pbl

Languages:

German

Language Notes:

In German, with subtitles in English.

Alternate Titles:

Title translation: The teachers' lounge
Title translation: Teachers' lounge

Subjects:

Teachers — Germany — Drama

Teacher-student relationships — Drama

Theft — Drama

Teachers

Teacher-student relationships

Theft

Germany

Genres:

Fiction films

Feature films

Online media

Internet videos

Drama

Performers:

Cast: Leonie Benesch, Leonard Stettnisch, Eva Löbau, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, Sarah Bauerett, Kathrin Wehlisch, Anne-Kathrin Gummich.

Production Credits:

Director of photography, Judith Kaufmann ; editor, Gesa Jäger ; music, Marvin Miller.

General Notes:

Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.
Description based on: Title from title screen (viewed January 03, 2025).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (99 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1484958245

Other Control Numbers:

99762338500971 (source: VaAlASP)
5613915 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5613915/avon