Bad Apples

Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan plays a primary school teacher striving to inspire her students in Jonatan Etzler’s darkly humorous and biting satirical comedy.

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Credits

  • Director

    Jonatan Etzler

  • Screenwriter

    Jess O’Kane

  • With

    Saoirse Ronan, Jacob Anderson, Rakie Ayola

  • UK 2025. 100min

  • Courtesy of

    Paramount Pictures

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    BBFC15

Access information

Audio description:
Thursday 9 October 20:40

Descriptive subtitles:
Thursday 9 October 20:40
Saturday 11 October 12:00

Intro / Q&A Live captioned:
Thursday 9 October 20:40

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Introduction

Maria is trying her best, but her classes are constantly interrupted by one unruly, disruptive student. Without the support of her superiors, she is forced to take action, which escalates into a series of unfortunate events. Etzler creates a provocative, often unsettling portrait of a community that willingly looks the other way to serve its own interests.

Isabel Moir

Content warning

Contains scenes of harm towards children.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

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