The Lesson (2014)

Teacher who didn't say no

The Lesson (2014) poster

The Lesson tells the story of Zane, a devoted teacher mentoring the senior class in a Latvian high school. She tries to live her life in the most meaningful way possible. She takes her mission as a teacher seriously, and works hard to help her students develop their talents. Even so, as a younger teacher it’s hard for Zane to keep her distance from the class – the students soon become a sort of family to her. When she realizes she’s falling in love with one of them, the others start to feel left out. She faces a stark choice between personal happiness and the pressures of society.

Director: Andris Gauja
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andris Gauja
Cinematography: Aleksandrs Grebņevs
Editing: Tambet Tasuja
Production: Riverbed, Horosho Production, Mojo Raiser Production
Country: Latvia, Russia
Language: Pусский, Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

society, teacher, school, peer pressure

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lesson about?
The Lesson tells the story of Zane, a devoted teacher mentoring the senior class in a Latvian high school. She tries to live her life in the most meaningful way possible. She takes her mission as a teacher seriously, and works hard to help her students develop their talents. Even so, as a younger teacher it’s hard for Zane to keep her distance from the class – the students soon become a sort of family to her. When she realizes she’s falling in love with one of them, the others start to feel left out. She faces a stark choice between personal happiness and the pressures of society.
Who directed The Lesson?
The Lesson was directed by Andris Gauja.
Who stars in The Lesson?
The Lesson stars Inga Alsiņa-Lasmane, Mārcis Klatenbergs, Ieva Apine, Andrey Smolyakov, Liena Šmukste, Marina Janaus.
How long is The Lesson?
The Lesson has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Lesson?
The Lesson is a Drama film.
Where was The Lesson produced?
The Lesson was produced in Latvia, Russia.
What are the themes of The Lesson?
The themes of The Lesson include: Teacher-Student Relationship.