Movie

A Teacher

2013 · 76 min

A quietly tense, uncomfortable character study that lingers on unspoken dread and emotional unraveling.

Overview: Diana Watts, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is in the midst of an affair with one of her students, Eric Tull. As the reality of their situation forces itself upon them, Diana puts the relationship on hold. It’s only a matter of time before she gives in again to her desire; this time even more recklessly than before.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Obsession, isolation, identity, power
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
isolation
identity
power
guilt
Places: suburbs
school
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong