A Teacher

A Teacher

2013 · 76 min · EN · NR · 4.6 (102 votes)
Dir. Hannah Fidell · Starring Lindsay Burdge, Will Brittain, Jennifer Prediger, Jonny Mars, Julie Dell Phillips, Chris Doubek · Music Brian McOmber
Drama

Diana Watts, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is in the midst of an affair with one of her students, Eric Tull. As the reality of their situation forces itself upon them, Diana puts the relationship on hold. It’s only a matter of time before she gives in again to her desire; this time even more recklessly than before.

VIBE

This film feels like a slow, uncomfortable descent into a morally gray area. It's a quiet, character-driven drama that explores dark themes with a stark, unflinching realism, leaving you with a lingering sense of unease.

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