Educating Rita
“Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.”
DramaComedy
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
VIBE
A sharp, witty, and ultimately heartwarming journey of intellectual awakening. It's a cozy, dialogue-driven exploration of class, education, and finding oneself through literature, with a touch of melancholic charm.
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