: Devika, a physical education teacher, has her life upended when a video of her being sexually assaulted by her students is circulated. The film follows her journey from trauma to a thirst for revenge as she seeks justice in a society that often blames the victim. Lead Star : Amala Paul as Devika.
While released widely in 2023, Farah Nabulsi's feature film gained significant traction during its 2022-2023 development and festival run. Setting : The occupied West Bank, Palestine.
: Popular English teacher Jenna Garvey is accused of sleeping with a 15-year-old student after a drunken night out. With no memory of the event, she initially pleads guilty but later uncovers evidence that she was framed for the crime . Lead Star : Sheridan Smith as Jenna Garvey. The Teacher(2022)
In 2022, two distinct major projects titled were released: a British psychological thriller series and an Indian Malayalam-language drama film. Below are features for both, followed by a third critically acclaimed 2023 film often associated with the 2022 festival circuit. The Teacher (British TV Series)
: Available on streaming platforms like Netflix in select regions. The Teacher (Malayalam Film) : Devika, a physical education teacher, has her
: Redemption, memory loss, betrayal, and the fallout of a ruined reputation.
: A Palestinian schoolteacher, Basem (played by Saleh Bakri ), struggles to reconcile his commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for one of his students, whose home was demolished. While released widely in 2023, Farah Nabulsi's feature
: Highly acclaimed for its raw portrayal of daily life under occupation and its nuanced exploration of non-violence versus resistance.