# The Teacher (2016)

> A Bratislava school community confronts a politically protected teacher whose corruption turns parental solidarity into a perilous test of conscience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/270853

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Jan Hřebejk
- Cast: Zuzana Mauréry, Csongor Kassai, Zuzana Konečná, Tamara Fischer, Martin Havelka, Ina Gogálová, Monika Čertezni, Ondřej Malý
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5061162/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, sardonic, oppressive, serious film night, political cinema discussion

## Synopsis

A new teacher's arrival disrupts the lives of students and parents, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths.

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