Il supplente
- 20072007
- 17min
There's something strange about the new substitute teacher in class.There's something strange about the new substitute teacher in class.There's something strange about the new substitute teacher in class.There's something strange about the new substitute teacher in class.There's something strange about the new substitute teacher in class.
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In a noisy high-school classroom in Rome, a substitute teacher enters and immediately establishes control: he confiscates a student's ball, accepts a small gift from another, and puts students through their paces, having them imitate animals, making fun of those who are too eager, rewarding those whose marks in the class roster are usually low. All but one student tries to please him; except for her - a quiet girl writing a poem - all are willing to discard dignity and camaraderie for a shot at a high mark. What lessons are being taught and learned here, and what about the ball? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Brilliantly funny
I also saw this at a screening of the Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts. I've only seen one or two other films in my life that have made me laugh this much; people in the theater were still laughing until well after credits. The energy and expressiveness of the actor who plays the teacher were a joy to watch, and the students also play their roles marvelously. The initial surprise is followed up by many more, and the unexpected jumps in the plot only add to the enjoyment. The whole thing is a fun new twist on the theme of trying to hold on to the creativity and joyfulness of childhood in the adult world.
On the off-chance that an Italian teacher is reading this, I'd highly recommend using this in class!
On the off-chance that an Italian teacher is reading this, I'd highly recommend using this in class!
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- Feb 22, 2008
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