The Kindergarten Teacher (2014 film)

The Kindergarten Teacher (Hebrew: הגננת‎) is a 2014 film by Israeli writer and film director Nadav Lapid.

The Kindergarten Teacher
Haganenet
Directed byNadav Lapid
Written byNadav Lapid
Produced by
  • Talia Kleinhendler
  • Osnat Handelsman-Keren
  • Carole Scotta[1]
Starring
CinematographyShai Goldman
Edited byEra Lapid
Music byMichael Emet
Production
companies
  • Pie Films
  • Haut et Court
Release date
  • May 2014 (2014-05) (Cannes)[2][3]
Running time
119 minutes
Countries
  • Israel
  • France
LanguageHebrew

Reception

Currently on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 35 critic reviews of the film are positive, with the average rating of 6.6 out of 10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Kindergarten Teacher's crypticness can needlessly feel like homework, but Nadav Lapid's provocative direction and committed performances give this tale of mentorship and possession a disquieting sting".[4] On Metacritic, the film currently has the weighted average score of 68 out of 100 based on 12 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]

The New York Times called it, "self-assured, remarkably powerful".[6][7]

Accolades

The Kindergarten Teacher won the $20,000 prize for new talent at the Taipei Film Festival.[8] Lead actress Sarit Larry received the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female): Silver Peacock Award at the 45th International Film Festival of India.[9]

Remake

The film was remade in 2018 as the English-language film The Kindergarten Teacher.

References
  1. "L'Institutrice" (PDF) (in French). Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  2. Mintzer, Jordan (May 19, 2014). "'The Kindergarten Teacher': Cannes Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  3. Otterson, Joe (April 9, 2015). "Kino Lorber Acquires Rights to Israeli Drama 'The Kindergarten Teacher'". Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  4. "The Kindergarten Teacher". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  5. "The Kindergarten Teacher (2015)". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  6. Scott, A. O. (30 July 2015). "Review: From Israel, 'The Kindergarten Teacher,' a Drama About Poetry and Obsession". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  7. Hoberman, J. (30 July 2015). "Nadav Lapid's Genius Sees Israeli-ness as an Existential Disease". Tablet.
  8. Kil, Sonia (1 July 2015). "Nadav Lapid's 'Kindergarten Teacher' Wins Taipei New Talent Competition". Variety.
  9. "45th International Film Festival of India concluded in Goa". Jagran Prakashan Limited. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2021.


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