Synopsis
A gifted and well-qualified young teacher takes a job teaching natural sciences at a grammar school in the country. Here he makes the acquaintance of a woman and her troubled 17-year old son. The teacher has no romantic interest in the woman but they quickly form a strong friendship, each recognizing the other's uncertainties, hopes and longing for love.
Key facts
Original language
Czech
Setting
Czech Republic
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Festival History
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2009 generic
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2009 generic - Emerging Masters: Bohdan Sláma
- Toronto International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2008 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | The Country Teacher | |
| Alternate title | Der Dorflehrer |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Czech) |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
