The Teacher (DVD)

The Teacher (DVD)From Oscar nominated writer director Jan Hrebejk (Divided We Fall), THE TEACHER is a wildly entertaining black comedy inspired by the true story of a Communist era school teacher who manipulated her pupils and their families for unprecedented personal gain. The early 1980s, Czechoslovakia. At the start of a new term at a suburban high school, a seemingly empathetic and kind new teacher, the middle aged Maria Drazdchov greets her class. She asks them

continuities of style and theme

'One aspect of her writing I enjoy is her ability to take the mundane and with a few changes

and Jane sets off alone on a spree pursued by two ardent suitors

and critics – the film creates a rich portrait

by changing him into a "chickat" (half chicken

not only within the country itself

the life of nerdy Amberson is turned upside down when the daughter of the new French teacher arrives

Delving into the past and discovering who your ancestors were

be encouraged in how to "garden" your mind

As Gennaro transforms into

As long as he gets the job done

Wandel’s gripping film is arguably one of the most truthful