Film
THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE

96TH ACADEMY AWARDS® NOMINEE – BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

Thu, 03/07/2024
7:00 PM - 21:30 Goethe-Institut LA Project Space

Join us on Thursday, March 7th at the Goethe-Institut for a special screening of Ilker Çatak's multi-award-winning film THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE, 96th Academy Awards® Nominee – BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM.  Presented in cooperation with Sony Pictures Classics.  

Admission is free with RSVP below. Capacity is limited. 
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Light refreshments provided

THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE
Germany (2023), 103 min., German with English Subtitles
Director:  İlker Çatak, Screenplay: İlker Çatak, Johannes Duncker, Cast: Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, Eva Löbau

Carla Nowak (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 İlker 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.
(Source: Sideshow | Janus Films)

AWARDS:
-Festival des deutschen Films 2023 - Cinematography
-German Film Awards 2023 - Lola, Best Editing, Female Lead Performance, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best feature Film.
-Berlinale 2023 - Label Europa Cinemas, Cicae Art Cinema Award, Panorama

Presented in cooperation with Sony Pictures Classics and the Goethe-Institut

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure
with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057