The Teachers’ Lounge is a psychological drama from Germany by director Ilker Çatak
Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a newly appointed, very dedicated high school teacher. When one of her students is accused of theft, Carla decides to take the matter into her own hands, setting a trap for the ‘real’ thief. But her actions back fire and things begin to spiral out of control, pushing Carla to her limits. Forced to face the consequences of her own actions, her relationship with her students and colleagues begin to disintegrate.
İlker Çatak misses nothing in his brilliantly observed drama. In his unsparing film, the school becomes a proxy for the cultural and ethical clashes of modern-day society, a microcosm in which the outside world no longer exists and nothing remains private.
Festivals
Berlin International Film Festival 2023
Toronto International Film Festival 2023
Dublin International Film Festival 2024
Awards
Winner – Europa Cinemas Label, Berlin International Film Festival 2023
Winner – Best Screenplay, Dublin International Film Festival 2024
Reviews
“★ ★ ★ ★ An ingeniously plotted thriller with a twist… Essential viewing.”
– The Sunday Independent
“★ ★ ★ ★ A masterclass in using a stripped-back, minimal approach to gripping effect, evident throughout Ilker Çatak’s terrific, taut, Oscar-nominated drama.”
– The Observer
Nominated for Best International Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards
February 2024 SCREENING DAY Rating 81% out of 13 responses
