Mr. Bachmann and His Class
A teacher in a German industrial town uses unconventional methods to engage a diverse group of students in a 217-minute examination of classroom dynamics.
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A teacher in a German industrial town uses unconventional methods to engage a diverse group of students in a 217-minute examination of classroom dynamics.
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Mr. Bachmann teaches elementary school in a provincial industrial town in Germany. His classroom includes children from various backgrounds. They face social and cultural challenges together. Bachmann uses unconventional methods to engage his students. The film shows their interactions and the dynamics of their relationships. It captures their struggles and aspirations as they learn about themselves and each other. The classroom reflects broader societal issues in contemporary Germany. Directed by Maria Speth, the documentary runs for 217 minutes.
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The GuardianThe German schoolteacher of the title goes above and beyond, as does the patient director filming him, in this long but exemplary picture.
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