The Academy of Muses

A talky, teasing intellectual slow drift where poetry and desire blur, leaving you unsettled and quietly amused.

Directed by

José Luis Guerín

Genres

Drama, Documentary

Starring

Raffaele Pinto, Rosa Delor, Mireia Iniesta

Overview

On returning from class, a teacher is questioned by his wife, who distrusts his pedagogic project: an “Academy of the Muses” inspired by classical references, which is supposed to contribute to regenerating the world through poetry. The controversial project triggers a series of situations dominated by words and desire.

How it feels

Satirical, earnest, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Education, obsession, power, gender

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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