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The Substitute

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A highbrow literature professor returns to his old neighborhood to teach high school, facing his past, his father and the reality of his community.
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Critics Consensus

Following the book on classroom drama led by a fish-out-of-water teacher in a tough neighborhood, The Substitute rises above the curve to deliver a grounded film that successfully balances tension with thoughtful social insights.

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Saskia Lloyd Gaiger Little White Lies Jan 19, 2023
3/5
Intriguing, but would work better if the viewer was slightly less confused than Lucio. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Jan 17, 2023
2/5
A rather tiring school day. Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International Sep 20, 2022
It’s compelling and steely-minded, mixing Loachian social issue cinema with elements of a gangland thriller, with a thoughtful philosophical undertow and an insightful central character study. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Jul 8, 2024
2.5/5
Diego Lerman’s film fails to make an impact with the crime/thriller aspects of it, but as a drama film in the classroom, I quite enjoyed it. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Mar 2, 2023
3/5
... Persuasive and watchable, but rather nondescript. Go to Full Review Carlos Bonfil La Jornada Feb 24, 2023
Although Lerman's direction is efficient and vigorous, various subplots do not fully come to fruition, leaving loose ends for some ultimately irrelevant sentimental matters. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Diego Lerman

Director

Nicolás Avruj

Director

Bárbara Lennie

Mariela

Juan Minujín

Lucio

Alfredo Castro

El Chileno

Rita Cortese

Amalia

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Synopsis A highbrow literature professor returns to his old neighborhood to teach high school, facing his past, his father and the reality of his community.
Director
Diego Lerman, Nicolás Avruj
Producer
Diego Lerman
Screenwriter
Diego Lerman, Luciana De Mello, Maria Meira, Diego Lerman, Maria Meira, Luciana De Mello
Production Co
Campo Cine, Arcadia Motion Pictures, Bord Cadre Films, Pimienta Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 50m
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