The Teacher’s Lounge at Jarvis Conservatory

The February feature film at Jarvis Conservatory is Germany’s Oscar submission this year and made it to the short list. This film won 11 international awards.

Synopsis: 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. Award-winning director İlker Çatak creates a riveting work about school as a microcosm of society.

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.

Trailer:  https://youtu.be/kbUaACY8wRQ