School Life

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School Life

2017

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Critics Consensus

School Life offers a warm-hearted glimpse of an educational institution that may leave audiences as inspired as the students.

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David Stratton

The Australian

Boarding school, especially for these youngsters (aged eight to 12) has rarely looked more appealing.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 3, 2017

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

File this charming documentary alongside Être et Avoir in the list of films that make the case that teachers are the closest thing we have to superheroes in everyday life.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 15, 2017

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

There are some lovely observations from the directors Neasa Ni Chianáin and David Rane, especially the scenes of music lessons.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 12, 2017

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Heidy Morales

Hye's Musings

School Life is a reminder of how important the role of teacher is in the formative years of one's lives. It is an entertaining and charming story that can be enjoyed alone, with friends and family as well.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 20, 2021

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Charlotte Harrison

VultureHound

Immersive, intimate, and charming.

Jan 27, 2020

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Alistair Ryder

The Digital Fix

School Life is likeable, but not lovable, due to how we never truly get to know about these inspirational teachers outside the classroom.

Rated: 6/10

Dec 25, 2018

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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If only I could send my kids to this school...Outstanding doc.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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This is simply one of the best films of the year and should serve as a model for what our education system SHOULD NE. Nurturing students is one of the primary objectives of education and having teachers who truly care, are compassionate and are brilliant at what they do Kudos and go see this film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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I saw this Documentary at The Sheffield Film Festival back in July.An interesting feature length documentary involving two teachers who have spent many years at Headfort School, the only primary aged boarding school left in Ireland. With retirement looming they wander what their future will bring. The film explores the interaction between student and mentor during a 12 month period of rather unorthordox teaching. The documentary is well filmed, with the pupils seemingly oblivious to cameras and crew. The school itself is on an 18th century estate in Kells, Southern Ireland and appears to be a perfect environment for schooling these children of many nationalities. Directed by Neasa Ni Chianain (The Stranger & Fairy Tale of Kathmandu) Produced by David Rane (Sir Gawain and The Green Knight) The film has won The Golden Gate Award-Special Jury at San Francisco International Film Festival and Prix du Public-Grand Angle Section at Visions du Reel Festival International de Cinema Nyon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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