All language subtitles for Without Air (2023)

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Close your eyes.

You guys in the back too. Don't cheat.

Have you closed them for good?

And now visualize the letter O.

It's right in front of you.

It can be large or small.

Go closer to it, real close.

Walk around it.

Now you can see its colour,

which can be colourful or faded,

dark or light.

And once you have it,

open your eyes.

What did the letter O look like?

Mine was blue…

a bit transparent,

like glass.

Mine was copper red and round.

Mine was made of water and
was floating above the ocean.

Mine was bright green
and covered with grass.

Anyone else?

Viktor? Are you here?

What colour was yours?

Grey, and it was really far.

Thank you.

Now we're going to read a poem.
Open your textbook on page fifty six.

- Fifty…?
- Fifty six.

Magma Cinema presents

with the support of the Hungarian

National Film Institute
Incubator program

There is still a chance.

According to this study,
we are nearly out of time.

However, there may still be some hope.

Fortunately, the situation
isn't quite that bad.

But there is still much we can do.

It matters if the climate
rises by 1.5 degrees

compared to pre-industrial revolution or

whether the temperature rises by
5-6 degrees by the end of the century.

We see it in the news,

we witness the awful events
that are happening around us.

Greece is on fire,
there are severe floods

and it is 45 degrees Celsius in Canada.

These are real-life climate change
experiences that are only getting worse.

WITHOUT AIR

If we fail to stop this tendency now,
things will only become worse.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

No longer is this something that
will only affect our grandchildren.

The present should be our primary focus.

- Miss Bauch.
- Hello.

The latest assignment…
If I'm still on time.

Great, thank you.

- Your coat.
- Thanks.

- I was only able to finish it now.
- No worries.

- I can take a look at it before class.
- Great, thank you.

Good morning. Hello.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Derrida, this early in the morning?

Today is an open discussion
evening at the city library.

I might pop in next week.

- See you at lunch?
- Not likely. I'll finish sooner today.

- Good morning, everyone.
- Good morning.

Our meeting is
scheduled for four o'clock.

- Must it be from four?
- The celebration is in two months,

we must start preparing.
Can you all make it?

- Sure.
- Yes.

Ana.

- Ana? Are you also okay with it?
- Of course.

Thank you. Well,
see you all at four o'clock.

Why forcing this
whole celebration thing?

- Like we have nothing else to do.
- Yeah, right.

These feelings and associations
are not even conscious.

In most cases we can't even
explain them, right?

Like the colours we talked about
last time.

Rimbaud associates colours
with sounds with a similar freedom.

And, he was about your age
when he wrote this poem.

A little help for you to understand
the era in which he created…

if you watch this film.

- Has anyone seen it?
- No.

There are famous actors in it too.

Okay, don't be so enthusiastic.

- Is this homework?
- Sure.

Underline it three times
and circle it in red.

If you wish, you can give a presentation
about it to improve your marks.

All right, thank you, see you next time.

- My homework.
- Thank you.

- Well, thank you.
- Thank you.

Bye.

So…

Any ideas?

What makes us unique?
What makes Balassi High School?

The word Hungarian
should be included, right?

- No, let's leave it out.
- It will be an issue if we ignore it.

- How many words should it be?
- Three or four. Not too many.

Something charismatic, that
can be printed on a banner.

Our history of 150 years.

Perfect, it can be printed on a banner.

It should be about the future too,
right?

150 years of tradition
for the future generations?

Got it. 150 years back to the future.

It's not a sci-fi comedy.
The celebration is in two months.

We must come up with
the slogan in a week.

The development fund depends on it too.

Let’s get back to this in two days.
Do your best to come up with a good one.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Goodbye.

- A neurologist for your mum.
- Oh thank you so much.

Tell him, I've sent you.

- Thanks.
- Not at all.

Listen… I wanted to talk to you about
the student show for the celebration.

Could you produce it?

I don't think Margit
would love the idea.

She's been sick for two weeks,
we can't wait for her.

- How soon?
- We're already running late.

But I'm off for a week and
we have already asked Edit

- to cover my classes.
- I know…

but it won't work without you.

You are so good at it,
the kids love you.

We would finally have a great show.

I'll talk to Margit.
We can't wait for her.

The mayor and the whole city
is going to be here.

- Okay, let's give it a shot.
- Thank you very much.

- I knew I could count on you.
- It's okay.

As for your week off,
let's talk about it later.

Fine.

- Bye.
- Bye.

You left your bag outside and I thought…

What are you watching?

A film for literature class.

What's the title?

Total eclipse, if I recall correctly.

- Good night.
- Good night.

- It must be a misunderstanding.
- I doubt it.

It was homework for literature.

I'll look into it and
find out what happened.

Look… I've sent my son to this school
to get a proper education.

I don't think that such a film
is appropriate in a class.

I was brought up in a different way.

I'll make sure to talk with the teacher
and deal with the matter.

I'm sorry I must go now,
I have a meeting.

I advise you to take this seriously.

I will definitely keep
the student's best interest in mind.

I can't promise anything more.
And now, if you please…

- Thank you.
- I really need to go.

This will be the new gym?

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.

Good afternoon.
We've got your favourite.

Good afternoon. That's great.

Thank you so much.

- Hi, Margit.
- Hello, Ana.

- Are you feeling better?
- Of course.

Has Eva spoken to you about the show?

- Yes, she has.
- Have you started rehearsing yet?

She informed me that this year
I will not be in charge.

I'm sure you have some brilliant ideas.
We could work together on it.

Eva wants your show,
so don't waste your breath.

Good luck.

Hi, Viktor. I've read your essay…

and this one too. I didn't know
that you write poems too.

Only when something pops up in my mind.

Well, I believe you should.
Your writing is very good.

Do you have some more?

- Yes, I have.
- Really?

I would love to read them.
And if you correct this

spelling mistake we could even
send it to the local newspaper.

- I'd rather think it over.
- All right.

And I'm hoping to see you in the drama
group. Your name wasn't on the list.

I'm sure you would love it there.

- I don't think that's for me.
- It is.

In any case, we'll be there
at four o'clock on Wednesday.

- If you'd like to pop in.
- Okay, thanks.

Hi.

Where have you been?
I called five times.

I was having lunch.

- Come in for a sec.
- Why? What happened?

I'll tell you inside.

- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.

Listen…

What kind of films do you
usually recommend to students?

Those associated with the class. Why?

Because…

Are you sure there hasn't been one
that is not age-appropriate?

No, but… What is this all about?

A parent sued you because of a film
that you allegedly presented in class.

- This is nonsense…
- Wish it was.

I must report this.

The school inspectorate will determine

- whether to conduct an investigation.
- What is there to investigate?

I recommended a film, that's it.
I'll talk to this father.

I don't think he could be convinced.
He is quite influential.

- Have you seen that Margit is back?
- Yes, she called me today.

- Shall I give the show back?
- No, it's yours.

And as for this, we'll sort it out.

- Good.
- Bye.

- Hi.
- Hi, how are you?

- Fine, thanks, and you?
- I'm on duty, it was a mess yesterday.

I wanted to call you earlier, sorry.

- It's okay, I thought you were busy.
- Hope, you didn't worry.

No, at least we can talk now.

Have you bought the
airplane tickets yet?

That's why I'm calling…

I won't be able to make it.

A lot from the staff are off sick,
I can't leave now.

Well, I probably couldn't make
it because of the school.

I see.

So maybe we should postpone it.

Okay, all right.
We'll do it next month then.

There is something else.

I have been told that they would
extend my contract.

- What?
- They offered a permanent position.

They want to extend the contract,
but I haven't responded yet.

- I wanted to discuss it with you first.
- So… are you going to stay?

I don't know. I've just been asked.

I told them I need some time.
If I stayed, you could come.

Weren't you only going to stay
for a year to earn some money?

So I should go back and be on call 24/7
for basically nothing?

Look, we need some time
to think things over.

It's a great opportunity
that came unexpectedly…

What would you do in my situation?

Are you there?

I don't know. I don't know, but
can we discuss it another time?

- Sure… of course.
- Okay, thanks.

Bye. Kisses.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Kisses.

The milk goes on the bottom shelf.

New ones go on the right,
check the expiry date.

- From left to right.
- I know, Mum.

- Everything fits?
- Yes.

If something doesn't fit, then
put the cans of fruit in the pantry.

- Wait, let me check.
- You don't have to, I'm done.

I put the phone bill on the table.

- Can you take care of it?
- Sure.

In Europe, tornadoes are less
frequent and less destructive.

Yet they are 600
reported cases per year.

The last major tornadoes
were two years ago.

Two tornadoes hit southern Spain
at the same time.

- The torrential rain caused flooding.
- Are you all right?

- Are you okay?
- Yes. Sure.

I've bought the scale.
Is that the one you were looking for?

Yes.

Keep it level at all times
or it will be inaccurate.

- Okay, I'll look into it, thanks.
- You're welcome.

- Can you stay a bit?
- Sorry, I can't.

All right, go ahead. Oh, and Ana…

I put the phone bill on the table.
Can you take care of it?

- It's okay if you can't, I'll do it.
- I've already put it in my bag.

- You have?
- Sure.

All right then…

Bye.

- Hey, are you there?
- Hi. Yes, what's up?

I was just about to call you.

Listen, my boss' wife owns a restaurant…

if you'd come,
you'd be guaranteed a job.

So you've made up your mind
and decided to stay?

No, not yet. But you know
how hard it is back home.

Think about it, okay?

Okay.

'Oh fluttering time flies by so rapidly,

'And all of its creatures hover
around his passing wing!

'All is just a phenomenon,
all things under the sky,

'Such like the tiny forget-me-not, fade.

'Little by little buds
on my wreath perish,

'Beautiful spring leaves me behind,

'Yet my lips have
never tasted its nectar,

'Yet I have just touched
Some of its first blossoms.

-'My splendid tooth leaves me behind
-Youth!

'My splendid youth leaves me behind
and returns nevermore.

'Another spring could not revive it!

Any more than Lolli's brown eyebrows
Could wink my ever-closed eyes!'

- That's it.
- Great, thank you.

Andras, do you like this poem?
Do you find it nice?

- Not really, it's a bit archaic.
- All right, everyone.

Next time, please bring a poem
that you really appreciate

and find beautiful for some reason.
It can also be your own poem.

We are going to continue with a
different task. Please stand up and

arrange your chairs in a circle. Viktor,
feel free to bring your chair as well.

The goal of the game is
to make a personal statement.

Those who identify with it
should stand up,

and the switching of seats begins.
We try to take each other's chairs.

Whoever remains standing
at the end of the round

will say something about themselves.

And it's important that you can't sit
back in the same place you got up from.

- We can say anything?
- Anything that is true about you.

But let's do a test. I'll start.

I love the rain.

I love… summer.

My favourite colour is black.

I'm scared in the dark.

I love picking mushrooms.

I have never been in love before.

I love being alone.

- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.

Miss Bauch?

- I'm here.
- Can I talk to you for a sec?

Sure, keep going, I'll be right back.

I love autumn.

Is there a problem?

There is going to be a hearing.
There's a set date, just got the email.

- When is it?
- At ten o'clock on Friday.

- Ten on Friday… Oh, I have a class.
- Someone will substitute you.

Okay, thanks.

- Sorry.
- Where've you been?

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Take a seat.

Mr. Chairman hasn't arrived yet?

He'll be here any minute,
he is never late.

Thank you.

Please share these documents.

Good morning, everyone.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Are you okay?

I discussed the content of the father's
complaint with the committee members.

Madam Principal, what is the
school's position on the complaint?

Mr. Chairman, distinguished committee.

We have been working with
Miss Bauch for many years,

she is one of the most popular
teachers among the students.

Aside from her popularity,

the kids she prepares perform
extremely well in topic competitions.

And the students in her classes
pass their final exams successfully.

Many of them go on to study at top
universities both at home and abroad.

And so… Miss Bauch,
please present the statistics.

And in order to make the
material more interesting

and exciting for the students,

sometimes she recommends material

that is not necessarily
part of the curriculum.

Always keeping it within limits, though.

Apparently not.

But… - Underage students shouldn't
have been introduced to the film.

Yes, but Miss Bauch explicitly said…

that students should watch
this film with parental permission

or under parental supervision.

- I never said that.
- Quiet.

So the school does not consider
this complaint to be well-founded.

Madam Principle, could you
come here for a moment?

Miss Bauch, please wait
outside and we'll call you.

What happened?

- Come on, let's go.
- But what happened?

They want an investigation.

And I have no idea what
we are supposed to do.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Could you do me a favour?
- Sure.

- I need the phone number of a parent.
- What for?

I'll tell you later. Could you check it?
It's quite urgent.

- Okay. But it wasn't me.
- Okay, thanks.

- Which class?
- 11/B, Tomsics.

- Yes?
- Good afternoon, my name is Ana Bauch.

I'm Viktor's literature teacher.
And I'd like to talk to you.

I would like to ask you to
withdraw your complaint.

Why? Do you find this film appropriate?

- The lifestyle it presents?
- Why wouldn't it be?

It's about the lives of two poets.
And it doesn't force anything on anyone.

It's just a film.

- So it's okay?
- What do you mean?

Look, you are a teacher.
You are paid to teach values.

- To set the right standards.
- What should be the right standards?

Why did you choose this career
if you have no idea?

Please, don't be offensive.
At 17, they are no longer children.

We can't act as if certain things
don't exist when they do.

Since they're not your kids,
let's make something clear.

Things like this should not
be present in a high school.

I don't mind these people as long
as they don't push it into my face.

But I don't want to see them in films.

This film is nothing like that.
It can't…

- Leave, please.
- Don't you understand…

- Leave! There's the door.
- It's not about that.

I'm not interested in this,
nor is my son.

Bye.

- Hi. I was hoping to find you here.
- Hi.

I tried to call you.

I switched it off,
so no one would bother me.

So, how did it go?

I hate when you are right.

I just thought talking to him
could make him withdraw the case.

And? What did he say?

He didn't even hear me out.
He threw me out.

I'm sorry.

Would you like to come over for dinner?

Tóni was going to come home, but instead
he stayed to help a classmate.

There's a ton of food, you know Irma.

- I can't today, but how about tomorrow?
- Fine.

What was at school?

Just the usual stuff. Gossiping
around in the teachers room.

Shouldn't you talk to Eva?

What is she planning to do now?

An ethics committee will be set up

and I'll go through this
humiliating process.

At the end of which it will turn out
that I am a good teacher.

It's all so pointless.

Could you help me out
until the first of next month?

- Sure.
- Thank you.

Mum gave me a bill to settle
that was not planned.

Is that enough?

- Yes, thank you.
- It's okay.

Did you rescue him from a shelter?

Yes, Oliver was begging.

- Is he staying in the house or outside?
- Well until he isn't vaccinated,

- he needs to stay inside, but…
- Girls!

The banner should be ordered
this week to avoid any delays.

And Dóri, I would like to ask you

to arrange the invitation
for the alumni.

And here is the contact to
the sound system company.

But the funding has not arrived yet.

- For the celebration?
- I've checked this morning,

- and it's not in our account.
- Are you sure?

Call the mayor's office.

And look how cute he is here.

Hello…

Good afternoon, Mr. Mayor.

I'm Eva Steiner from Balassi
High School. Is this a good time?

I don't want to disturb you, I just
wanted to ask you about the funding.

- What are you doing?
- I'll finish this quickly.

If you store the scale in that position,
it will be inaccurate. Just saying.

Are you ready? Shall we?

Dr. Vitari called me
about the elderly home.

Asked me if we had talked about it yet.

I didn't understand a thing.

I only talked about this with him once,
and only for the information.

Before you put me in a home, it
would be nice to let me know about it.

I'm not planning anything like this.

It was just… Botond and I talked…

If we might leave, then…

I just wanted to know
if you were open to it.

The sooner the committee gets together,
the sooner we can all go home.

If there are no volunteers, then
I'll have to appoint the members, and

I don't want to force anybody.

Don't put me in that position.

We need five members.

I'll be the first then.

I know it's inconvenient, but…

We have to do it.
Not for me, but for the school.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- Miss Bauch, I've chosen more than one.
- Do you know any of them by heart?

Not yet, I've just picked them.

- We will look at it later.
- All right.

- Here are ours.
- Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Does anyone know their poem by heart?

Weren't we supposed to just pick one?

Okay, well then today you can read it.
Who will start?

- Kriszta?
- I'd rather be the last one.

Okay, then…

Viktor, could you start?

- Can I get it back?
- Sure.

It usually helps if
we all close our eyes

and only listen. Shall we try?

All right. Let's close our eyes.

'It’s out of question for him
to fly away, though he could

'But chasing the gaping truth of
a scorched hole on a renegade canvas

'Once again, he lashes out,
throwing his anger in their faces

'And while nothingness screams,
mouth open wide

'The fabric’s mysteries are not sought
by the black of his eyes

'Nostrils closed

'Breaths not taken or held back,

This sound of silence
is too much to bear'

- That's a cool poem.
- Did you write it?

Great, thank you.

- Dalma, would you?
- Yes.

Which one is yours?

- Which one is your chair?
- That will do.

Hello.

I would like to start by reading three
sentences from the father's complaint.

I think that such a relationship
between two men…

is not healthy and doesn't belong…

to the school where I have enrolled my
child, trusting in a normal education.

I object to such images being shown.

For these reasons, I request that my
complaint be thoroughly investigated

and the removal of the teacher
as soon as possible.

I think… Let's investigate
the circumstances first.

What actually happened in that class?

I was introducing French symbolism,
specifically the life of Rimbaud.

And since the film is about
the life of the poet,

I recommended that they watch it.

I recommend this film every year
and we never had a problem.

Was the film mandatory?

- What do you mean?
- Was it a homework assignment?

No, I even made a joke of it.

I never give mandatory homework;
there is no need to.

But the film was perhaps thought
to be mandatory in some way.

It was just a joke.

- I hope you have that on the record.
- I haven't got to that part yet.

- Where are you?
- Around Rimbaud.

Shouldn't we record it
rather than take notes?

You can write the report afterwards.

Is anyone able to record it
on their phone?

There's an app, but
I've to download it first.

Let's not waste time on that;
just write down the main facts.

I propose…

Ana should be reprimanded.
This is a rather mild punishment.

- What should I be punished for?
- There's a situation, Ana.

A parent believes
you have crossed a certain line.

- That's currently our concern.
- I cross that certain line every year.

It has never been a problem in the past.

Even though it hasn't been a problem
doesn't imply it's okay.

- Is it a problem for you?
- What?

- Is it a problem for you all?
- Ana!

Thank you for attending;
we will notify you.

Bye.

- Bye.
- Bye.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.

Let's write that the committee
found everything in order

- and we're all right.
- It's not that simple.

An investigation was requested.

We have to show something.

Ana violated the
school's code of ethics.

How did she violate it?

Endangering the
development of a child.

Come on. The majority of students

see much more brutal stuff
on the internet every day.

- So can we present anything in class?
- She recommended it but didn't show it.

I'm suggesting that…

Let us make a decision that shows
that we are taking this issue seriously.

I'm of the opinion that we
should do what Eva said.

Let's have a reprimand. Ana
won't be harmed much as a result.

If we give a reprimand now, the parents
might feel that something is wrong here.

They might want to have more say
about what and how we teach.

I have been teaching for 30 years.
Parents will always have an opinion.

But if you can't handle that,
don't become a teacher.

Would you like a parent to tell you
what you can and can't discuss in class?

Let's ask the students instead.

This way, we properly examine and
uncover what happened in class.

That's true.
We won't find that out from here.

I don't think we should
involve the students.

I don't want to make a bigger deal
out of this. I suggest we keep the vote.

Let's write yes or no anonymously
on a piece of paper and go home.

YES. YES. NO.

NO.

- Eva?
- In the gym.

She's with the mayor and a fund manager.

This hall is shared by several
classes simultaneously

and has a limited capacity.

I hope that we may obtain the founding…

We could lay the foundation stone during
the school's 150th anniversary ceremony

- and development could begin.
- I'll present the idea to the council.

Thank you so much.

Let's continue this way, please.

'She has not acted properly,

'and has behaved in a manner
unworthy of her teaching profession,

which is incompatible
with the reputation

and high standards of the school.'

Congratulations, Eva.

That was a job well done.

- Sorry, there was no other way.
- Oh, yes, there was.

- I had to consider…
- I see.

It's the lightest penalty we could give,

it expires in six months.
Don't complicate this.

Eva, do you personally agree with it?
Or professionally?

You know my opinion. But it's about
the future of the school, not just you.

I thought school was about education

and the students we're
doing this all for.

Today I'm reprimanded for six months,
tomorrow for teaching Sappho?

Ana…

Or will I get fired for referencing
Marquis de Sade or Whitman?

Ana, teach what's in the textbook,
and you won't get in trouble, okay?

- Hi.
- Hi.

I just received your package.

- Wow.
- You really surprised me.

It got there pretty fast.

- How are you?
- Well… Been better.

I was given a reprimand for six months.

Unbelievable… What for?

- How can this be a case at all?
- I don't know…

Eva is saying that…

Just a sec… They are
calling me from work.

Look, I gotta go.

They need me in the hospital
because there was an accident.

- We are short of staff.
- Sure, go…

- Talk to you later.
- Okay.

- Okay, bye.
- Bye.

NOTICE OF APPEAL

Hi all.

Ana, Eva would like to talk with you.

Carry on. I'll be right back.

She is really upset.

Sit down.

- Have you sent it to the committee yet?
- I have.

Did you consider the consequences?

We will have to carry out
a more detailed investigation,

which will be reported to the committee
and kept on the agenda.

A month before the 150th
anniversary celebrations.

Instead of accepting the reprimand,
which is time-barred and leaves no mark.

Don't just stand there
waiting for the ball.

- Good afternoon, Ákos Tomsics.
- Good afternoon.

- Viktor, my son? Is he here?
- Viktor?

We haven't seen him for a while.

- He doesn't train with you?
- No.

- Is he no longer a part of the team?
- Not anymore.

- Have you finished your history essay?
- I've started but not finished.

- Let's meet up at Helga's. Bye.
- Bye.

At Helga's?

On Saturday she'll be throwing
a party. Feel free to drop by.

- Hi.
- Hello.

I didn't know you
would pick me up today.

How was training?

Quite good.

Meaning?

We mostly strengthened
and practised free kicks.

When is your next match?

On Saturday. But it's
a closed gate one, no visitors.

I've spoken to the coach, who told me

that you haven't been
around for a while,

so you are out of the team this year.

I knew you wouldn't understand.

What is there to understand?
That you are lying?

I'm listening.

- There's a drama group at school.
- A drama group…

We're putting together poems and scenes

for the school's
anniversary celebration.

Instead of doing something normal.

Miss Bauch says that the norm
is different for everyone,

and we must all follow our callings.

You cannot take part in it
with that woman.

What's wrong with going to that class?

I don't want you to be brainwashed.

You know exactly what I'm talking about.

Your attention, please.

As the school is under scrutiny at
the moment due to the investigation,

We are required to fulfil

our administrative obligations
significantly more than in the past.

I ask everyone to make up
all backlog this week.

All admin matters have to be
taken care of.

And let's stick to the 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. workday.

Thank you. It's wise to be prepared for
a random check, which might happen.

Thank you for your understanding.

- Hi, Ana.
- Hi.

You should have seen how they
looked at me in the teachers' room.

Maybe this whole appeal was senseless.

I think it was brave of you.

Well, I'm not sure.

Would you have appealed?

No.

Hi, honeypie.

- Did you play well?
- Yes.

- Are you thirsty?
- No.

No? Say hello to Ana.

- Hi.
- Hello.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

So, what is Ibsen's drama about?

- Social expectations.
- Yes. What else?

- The role of women.
- Yes. How did you feel about Nora?

- How do you see her?
- Her character has two sides.

It's like she is growing up
throughout the play.

What else do you think of her?

When does she start to change?

It's okay, you can share your thoughts.

When the lawyer,
Krogstad, threatens her.

That's right, thank you.

Now I would like you
to work independently.

Write about the main characters.

You have about ten minutes.

Any questions?

Then we'll talk about it next class.

Hey.

Sorry for earlier.
Eva sent us to your class.

Thought so.

Can I have some?

Why won't you withdraw it?

Because I can't. There are
a lot of kids who can be affected.

What about them?

What about them?
They grow up and move away.

A scandal hardly does any good.

The louder you are, the worse it gets.

Well, I think otherwise.

How jolly you all are.
Queue in a straight line, will you.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Hello.

Tell us Krisztian what happened
during that class.

I wasn't even there.

You are not among the absent ones.

- Which day was it?
- 5th of March.

Well then…

- I might have been there.
- What exactly happened in the class?

She wrote the title on the board
in case anyone was interested.

We did talk about the film

- as quite a lot of us watched it.
- How many of you?

Maybe half of the class.

And did she give an opinion

- on what takes place in the film?
- She didn't say anything.

Something must have come up
since you discussed it in class.

I was not paying attention.

I mean I usually do,
but I can't recall this one.

I'm glad Miss Bauch recommends
things like this as well.

You can leave, thank you.

Class, all rise.

Sit down.

I see no one's missing today.

Put your garbage away.

You had time to paint your nails,
I can see that.

First we have to talk about something
unrelated to the class.

On behalf of the principal,
I would like to thank you

for your cooperation and your opinions
on Miss Bauch's lessons.

When we discovered
that a particular film

had been brought into the classroom,

a thorough investigation was
launched against her for your sake.

We continue to expect
your honesty on this matter.

We will question some of you
again about this.

Dear Tibi, if you come to my class,
comb your hair properly.

Take an example from Andras.

Let's see what we've had for today.

Lilla Szamosi.

The functioning of the nervous system.

But that wasn't
assigned to today's class.

Wasn't it?

We only took the neurons so far.
Not the nervous system.

So, you know nothing about it?

There are three main types of neurons:

- sensory neurons, mediating neurons…
- I wasn't asking about neurons.

And the moving neurons, these neurons…

That's an F. You may sit down.

- But that's not fair…
- You can sit down.

Don't get hysterical with me.

Continue on, then.

Krisztian.

Hi.

No, what?

No, I've just got home.

But where?

Okay. I'll check it and
call you back. Thanks.

SCANDAL AT BALASSI HIGH SCHOOL

SINCE WHEN CAN WE CALL
ENDANGERING CHILDREN TEACHING?

I WOULDN'T ALLOW THAT AROUND CHILDREN.

WHAT A GROWN MAN DOES IN HIS
FREE TIME IS HIS OWN BUSINESS.

BUT THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS.

FUCKING BITCH!

The school wouldn't like to comment.

Someone informed the press and
I have no idea what's about to happen.

Okay.

I didn't want to upset you, but
there is a meeting about you

this afternoon with
the ethics committee and… - And?

The parents from 11/B.

- What time?
- You want to go there?

Will you be there?

- If you want me to, then yes.
- What time?

- At four.
- Okay, see you at four.

Hi Mum, you called?

Okay, stay there, don't move.
I'll be right there.

I think as parents we all obviously want
the best for our children.

So we need to know what
is going on in the classroom.

What happened is not acceptable
and there should be consequences.

We would also like to know more about
what kind of lessons this teacher gives.

There has recently been a thorough
investigation into Miss Bauch's classes.

The questionnaire is a part of this…

Excuse me, but I don't want
to impose this on my child.

If I want to know what's going on
in class, I can ask him at home.

Don't you think what happened
is outrageous?

That students experience this?
You might not think so.

But my view is that this is a school
and there should be rules

and teachers who understand
what is and isn't normal.

Before we start judging Ana Bauch,

I'd like to say a few
thoughts about her.

Since she began teaching here,

she has been one
of the most qualified teachers.

She's made many of your children
fall in love with literature,

and the drama group.

She's a good professional
who is loved by the students.

And who's been doing this with
heart and soul since she got here.

What's the goal here?
To put an end to her teaching?

To teach, but only compulsory material?

To limit how she teaches?

What she can and
cannot bring up in class?

If we take away what made
her classes so popular, what then?

What are we so afraid of?

Hi.

Have you thought about the offer,
what I mentioned last time?

No, I'm sorry. I didn't have time.

It's important to respond
as soon as possible…

To make a certain statement.

- Listen…
- Yes?

Maybe…

We should take a break.

How do you mean?

I'm sorry, I don't mean to hurt you…
I have to go. Doctor!

- Are you the next of kin?
- Yes.

Nothing is broken.

We'll observe her until tomorrow
morning, then she can go home.

- You can go in now.
- Thank you.

Some of you may have heard the news.

But I wanted you to hear it from me.

I've always loved teaching here,

and I owe a lot to the school.

The last 28 years, to be precise.

It's inevitable, but I'll be leaving
my teaching position here soon.

I'm leaving Balassi
High School next week.

Mark.

I had no choice.

I'm so sorry.

Me too.

It's incredible how many
places it has appeared.

It's front page news in The County News.

Ana? Are you here?

Eva has cornered me.

I'm really sorry.

What if we started meeting
behind the tracks?

Sure, I have to go.

- Good afternoon, everyone.
- Good afternoon.

- Miss Sárdi. How can we help?
- I'm here for the group.

I'll take over the rehearsal
from today onwards.

- Excuse me?
- The order of the principal.

You are being suspended.

Sit down, everyone.

Hurry up. Hurry up.

Not you, Virag. I want to
hear you recite the poem.

- 'Who forbids my telling what…
- Stop. That's not how we start a poem.

I can't breathe
'Who forbids my telling…

- Can we talk?
- One sec. Go on.

Margit, can we talk?

There's only two weeks left.

During the investigation,
you aren't allowed

to engage in any teaching activities.

- Are you serious?
- That's what the regulation says.

And that's the way you wanted
to inform me?

- Since when can't I teach?
- I'm not the one to know.

'They write in files what I dreamed of,
and also, who understands it

'And I can't guess when
there will be enough reason

To look up the file
which violates my rights'

Sorry, Virag.

So from now you are going
to rehearse with Miss Sárdi.

As for me, I'd like to thank you
for your hard work. See you soon.

- Carry on.
- Bye.

'Oh, that's not how I imagined the order
My soul is not native of that

'I didn't think of an existence that one
could make it easy if he is insidious

Nor did a people who are terrified…

Nor did a people who are
terrified when electing'

Let's talk about it later.

- Hi.
- Hello.

This late?

- Did you sneak out?
- Something like that.

Relax,
that's not an uncommon appearance.

- Come on, catch up.
- Thank you.

Bottom to bottom, cheers.

Is this your house?

- Is this your house?
- No, my grandparents'.

- Do you want some more?
- Yep.

Come.

I have never played this game.

Viktor.

Do you feel bad about what happened?

What?

Do you feel bad about what happened?
It sucks.

If you know your father,
why would show the film to him?

Let him be, it's not his fault.

You wouldn't have
gotten that F in biology.

I'm sorry.

Was it really necessary?

Fill it out silently and
let me know when you're done.

HOW PREPARED DO YOU THINK
MISS BAUCH IS IN CLASS?

HOW MUCH IS MISS BAUCH'S CLASS
CONNECTED TO THE CURRICULUM?

HOW OFTEN DOES MISS BAUCH STATE HER
OPINION AS THE RIGHT EXAMPLE TO TAKE?

Good afternoon.

- Yes?
- I'm looking for Miss Bauch.

She got suspended a few days ago,
I haven't seen her since.

- Can we help?
- Never mind, thank you.

Am I bothering?

No, no. Come in.

I didn't want to disturb you.

I have some paperwork to prepare
for tomorrow's hearing, that's all.

Hearing?

Yes, there will be one
more hearing about the case.

I've heard that you got suspended.

Yes, but it's just temporary.

I'm confident that things
will be back on track soon.

How may I help you?

I just wanted to see how you are doing.

I'm the one who caused this whole thing.

I've to take this.
I'll be back in a moment.

Hello?

Good afternoon, Prof. Garasy.

No, now is a great time to talk.

You've sent it over? I'll check it.

Just a moment, my laptop is slow.

I got it. There are
three files attached.

I'm downloading the first one,
and I will check it.

I think it will be all right. If I open…

Yes, the first… The other two are
additions to the first one.

It's a huge help. Thank you.

Thank you. With this research studies,
we will have a chance tomorrow.

The results revealed that
Miss Bauch was often not…

The results revealed that Miss Bauch

was often not following
the approved curriculum…

- Hello.
- Hi.

Please, come in.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

I'm Eva Steiner the principal
of Balassi High School.

Good morning.

We have received the appeal

as well as the ethics
committee's justification and…

Please excuse me. I also prepared
a file, if you could take a look at it.

Thank you.

Fine… I will ask Eva Steiner,
the principal to briefly summarise

the content of the research material.

Mr. Chairman, distinguished committee.

We have spent the last few weeks looking
thoroughly into Miss Bauch's work.

We also completed a written survey

for the students as part
of the investigation,

in which they could share their opinion
on her work in several categories.

The results revealed that Miss Bauch

was often not following
the approved curriculum.

It was also striking
that her preparation

and the quality of her lessons were
graded very low by the 11th graders.

In the past ten years,

parents or students have never
complained about my classes.

As for the case in question,
our school's psychologist concluded,

that the film recommended by her was
not suitable for 17-year-old students.

I have numerous facts to the contrary.
It's all in the documentation.

The lifestyle presented in the film goes
beyond our accepted moral framework.

For 150 years, the Balassi High School

has been trying to set
role models for these children,

and a film like this could
completely confuse

this vulnerable age group,
both mentally and socially.

According to one of the most
renowned expert on youth, Prof. Garasy,

the film can be safely
recommended to 17-year-olds,

who are prepared to receive it,
both mentally and psychologically.

But it's the parents' choice
how to educate their child,

and we in the school
have no say in that.

I didn't. But these young people
have a right to understand these issues.

And they have the right to
a quality education without taboos.

Sexuality isn't part of the curriculum.

Come on Eva. These are inescapable
issues, and you're well aware.

The school curriculum is
full of adultery, or brothels,

or even rape in some cases.
Where are the conservative parents,

and the ethics committee
when we teach about those?

We know that literature does
include certain themes,

but that's not the topic.

The problem arises when we promote
lifestyles that cause damage to society.

It is precisely the knowledge
that benefits society.

This has the potential to create a
better, more compassionate generation.

Who can learn from its surroundings

rather than relying on
predetermined answers.

One who is informed. And possibly
listens in order to understand others.

To think in a nuanced way
about the reality around us.

This is exactly the attitude that
some parents find problematic.

Who are we to overrule them on what
is right and wrong for their children?

And who is Ana Bauch to tell the
future generation how to be the best?

As educators, we are tasked
with making that call everyday.

We have an impact on these young people
even while we're just taking a breath.

Also, when we're being quiet.

That's why there are certain
ground rules for teachers.

Written and unwritten laws
that we have to obey,

and let those who can
follow the rules precisely teach.

I followed all the basic
professional principles.

Well, the committee will decide.
Thank you.

What is your point of view?

Is this film dangerous?

You have seen it, haven't you?

Have any of you seen this film?

Then I guess there is
nothing worth discussing here.

I apologise on behalf of the school.

Distinguished participants, since
Ana Bauch has interrupted the hearing,

we will present the investigation
committee's decision without her.

The appeal of Ana Bauch
has been denied today.

Thank you very much
to our school's choir.

We will now move on to poetry.

FOR 150 YEARS, WE'VE BEEN EDUCATING THE
NEXT GENERATION IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM

'It’s out of question for him
to fly away, though he could

'But chasing the gaping truth of
a scorched hole on a renegade canvas

'Once again, he lashes out,
throwing his anger in their faces

'And while nothingness screams,
mouth open wide

'The fabric’s mysteries are not sought
by the black of his eyes

'Nostrils closed

'Breaths not taken or held back,

'This sound of silence
is too much to bear

'The day after the picture is healed
by hope set in the ground,

'Surrounded by white noise,

Patching the human-torn
beauty of it all.'

Close your eyes.

You guys in the back too. Don't cheat.

Have you closed them for good?

And now visualise the letter O.

It's right in front of you.

It can be large or small.

Go closer to it, real close.

Walk around it.

Now you can see its colour,

which can be colourful or faded,

dark or light.

And once you have it,

open your eyes.

What did the letter O look like?