The Kindergarten Teacher (2014 film)
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| Directed by | Nadav Lapid |
| Written by | Nadav Lapid |
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| Cinematography | Shai Goldman |
| Edited by | Era Lapid |
| Music by | Michael Emet |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
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| Language | Hebrew |
The Kindergarten Teacher (Hebrew: הגננת) is a 2014 film by Israeli writer and film director Nadav Lapid.
Reception
[edit]On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 35 critic reviews of the film are positive, with the average rating of 6.6/10. 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 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
[edit]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
[edit]The film was remade in 2018 as the English-language film The Kindergarten Teacher.
References
[edit]- ^ Mintzer, Jordan (May 19, 2014). "'The Kindergarten Teacher': Cannes Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 9, 2015). "Kino Lorber Acquires Rights to Israeli Drama 'The Kindergarten Teacher'". Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "L'Institutrice" (PDF) (in French). Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "The Kindergarten Teacher". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "The Kindergarten Teacher". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hoberman, J. (30 July 2015). "Nadav Lapid's Genius Sees Israeli-ness as an Existential Disease". Tablet.
- ^ Kil, Sonia (1 July 2015). "Nadav Lapid's 'Kindergarten Teacher' Wins Taipei New Talent Competition". Variety.
- ^ "45th International Film Festival of India concluded in Goa". Jagran Prakashan Limited. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
External links
[edit]- The Kindergarten Teacher at IMDb
- The Kindergarten Teacher at Cinema of Israel
- The Kindergarten Teacher at Cineuropa
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