The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

7.4PG-1399 min

2023 film by İlker Çatak

The Teachers' Lounge (German: Das Lehrerzimmer) is a 2023 German drama film directed by İlker Çatak, who co-wrote the screenplay with Johannes Duncker. Leonie Benesch stars as a teacher tasked with finding out which of her students is responsible for a series of thefts.

It was nominated to compete for the Panorama Audience Award at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 18 February 2023. Released to critical acclaim, the National Board of Review named The Teachers' Lounge one of the top five international films of 2023. It was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.

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What is The Teachers' Lounge about?
The Teachers' Lounge (2023) — When her money kept in the teachers' lounge is stolen, Carla a teacher of the school decides to investigate. She faces objections from her colleagues but continues nevertheless little knowing that this would the beginning of serious problems for her.
Is The Teachers' Lounge based on a true story?
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