The Kindergarten Teacher (2014 film)


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

The Kindergarten Teacher
A woman holding a child by the hand. The woman's head is not show in the picture.
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Directed byNadav Lapid
Written byNadav Lapid
Produced by
  • Talia Kleinhendler
  • Osnat Handelsman-Keren
  • Carole Scotta[3]
Starring
CinematographyShai Goldman
Edited byEra Lapid
Music byMichael Emet

Production
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Release date

Running time

119 minutes
Countries
  • Israel
  • France
LanguageHebrew

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]

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]

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