The Chosen Ones (2014)
In the late 70s, young Petra Grust begins teaching at the progressive Odenwald School. She is flattered by the trust placed in her by its widely respected headmaster Simon Pistorius. But gradually certain incidents at the boarding school begin to unsettle her. Petra then realizes that Pistorius is abusing Frank, a 13-year-old. When Frank is told that he has to spend school holidays with Pistorius, he tries to commit suicide. Petra tells Frank's father (the chairman of the school's governing body) but he believes Pistorius instead of his own son. Petra fails to convince people of the man's true nature. 30 years later, Frank goes to Petra, who has long since left the school and has stopped teaching altogether. He has never been able to speak about what happened but now, after the suicide of another pupil, he is no longer willing to remain silent. He wants Petra to bear witness at the school's forthcoming anniversary celebrations.
Cast
- Julia Jentsch - Petra Grust (jung)
- Ulrich Tukur - Simon Pistorius
- Johanna Gastdorf - Petra-alt
- Lena Stolze - Vera
- Patrick Joswig - Frank Hoffmann
- Rainer Bock - Helmut Hoffmann
- Anna Blomeier - Ulrike
- Nico Kleemann - Volker
- Leon Seidel - Frank Hoffmann
- Béla Gabor Lenz - Erik von der Burg (jung)
Screenplay
Keywords
sexual abuse, boarding school
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Chosen Ones about?
- In the late 70s, young Petra Grust begins teaching at the progressive Odenwald School. She is flattered by the trust placed in her by its widely respected headmaster Simon Pistorius. But gradually certain incidents at the boarding school begin to unsettle her. Petra then realizes that Pistorius is abusing Frank, a 13-year-old. When Frank is told that he has to spend school holidays with Pistorius, he tries to commit suicide. Petra tells Frank's father (the chairman of the school's governing body) but he believes Pistorius instead of his own son. Petra fails to convince people of the man's true nature. 30 years later, Frank goes to Petra, who has long since left the school and has stopped teaching altogether. He has never been able to speak about what happened but now, after the suicide of another pupil, he is no longer willing to remain silent. He wants Petra to bear witness at the school's forthcoming anniversary celebrations.
- Who directed The Chosen Ones?
- The Chosen Ones was directed by Christoph Röhl.
- Who stars in The Chosen Ones?
- The Chosen Ones stars Julia Jentsch, Ulrich Tukur, Johanna Gastdorf, Lena Stolze, Patrick Joswig, Rainer Bock.
- How long is The Chosen Ones?
- The Chosen Ones has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Chosen Ones?
- The Chosen Ones is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was The Chosen Ones produced?
- The Chosen Ones was produced in Germany.