Outskirts of Buenos Aires, nowadays.
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Diego Lerman's "The Substitute" reflects the social tensions and everyday realities faced by many students and teachers across South America. The film has participated in the Toronto and San Sebastián film festivals.
The Substitute
El Suplente
Genre
Drama
Director
Diego Lerman
Run time
1h 50min
Cast
Juan Minujin, Alfredo Castro
Genre
Drama
Director
Diego Lerman
Run time
1h 50min
Cast
Juan Minujin, Alfredo Castro
Outskirts of Buenos Aires, nowadays.
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Diego Lerman's "The Substitute" reflects the social tensions and everyday realities faced by many students and teachers across South America. The film has participated in the Toronto and San Sebastián film festivals.
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Diego Lerman's "The Substitute" reflects the social tensions and everyday realities faced by many students and teachers across South America. The film has participated in the Toronto and San Sebastián film festivals.
Info
Rating
(none)
Production year
2022
Global distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/14/2022