Thriller ·Drama · Germany · 2023 · 1h 43m

The Lesson

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Director
Alice Troughton
Cast
Richard E. Grant as J.M. Sinclair Julie Delpy as Hélène Sinclair Daryl McCormack as Liam Sommers Stephen McMillan as Bertie Sinclair Crispin Letts as Ellis Tomas Spencer as Interviewer
Crew
Anna Patarakina — Director of Photography Paulo Pandolpho — Editor Isobel Waller-Bridge — Original Music Composer Alex MacKeith — Writer Camille Gatin — Producer Cassandra Sigsgaard — Producer
Tagline

Who is teaching whom?

Synopsis

Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.

Trailer The Lesson — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
psychological thrillerwritertutormind gamewoman directorslow burnindependent film
Key Collaborators
Alice Troughton Director Anna Patarakina Director of Photography Paulo Pandolpho Editor Isobel Waller-Bridge Original Music Composer Alex MacKeith Writer Camille Gatin Producer Cassandra Sigsgaard Producer Judy Tossell Producer Fabien Westerhoff Producer Seth Turner Production Design
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