Scaffolding

2017

1h 30m

Drama

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An Israeli teenager is torn between two role models: his charismatic literature teacher and his strict, working-class father.

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Nasty pack of sturdy 17 yr old bearded thugs who look about 24 taunt and harass a sensitive teacher to suicide. No reviewer mentioned early scene where our 'hero' rips the shirt off a fellow called Ahmed who seems to be a school gardener. Our 'hero'. and mates, think he has no right to wear the same name brand of trendy t-shirt the hero has just got for birthday. He gets into trouble with school over this blatant assault and when his father comes to collect him that is when he slaps him across the face. The least he deserves in my opinion. He tries to get out of it by saying 'I said I was sorry didn't I?' A mere form of words with no sincerity. I just wonder that no review has made any point of the thuggish standover tactics, for instance with the replacement woman teacher they get when Rami dies, these young men apparently feel quite entitled to have, and their ignorance and illiteracy. Some questions should be raised about the society which facilitates the development of these types of people, eg: the way they are spoonfed answers to make sure they "matriculate", eg: allowed to do an "oral" as reading and writing is not their style, and the use such a society intends to put them to.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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I love this idea-gorgeous movie. I watched it for one breath. Now I am rewatch it on boxxy software.

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02/17/23

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Nice script, poor execution.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Matan Yair

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Asher Lax

Asher

Ami Smolartchik

Rami

Yaacov Cohen

Milo

Keren Berger

Shira

Naama Manor

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

A fully absorbing character study of who the system is most likely to fail when promise is stoked, but not followed through on.

Oct 4, 2018

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

"Scaffolding" seems somewhat torn when it comes to telegraphing its own intentions. Its ambiguities of character take a back seat to a trite upshot.

Sep 27, 2018

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Alissa Simon

Variety

A troubled student is challenged by his literature teacher, who aims to open his narrow worldview to other possibilities.

Sep 22, 2017

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Vladan Petkovic

Cineuropa

A touching and dynamic portrait of a young man torn between his father's wishes and academic inspiration he receives from his teacher.

Sep 11, 2020

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Writer-director Yair's approach is complex and surprising, continually upending the characters and the audience.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 3, 2019

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

The films with wise teacher, equilibrist of common sense in a depauperate environment, have been shaped like a classic subgenre. [Full Review in Spanish]

Oct 5, 2018

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Synopsis

An Israeli teenager is torn between two role models: his charismatic literature teacher and his strict, working-class father.

Director: Matan Yair
Screenwriter: Matan Yair
Production Co: Green Productions, United King Films, Film Produkcja, SP
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Hebrew
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2019
Runtime: 1h 30m

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