Mr Bachmann and his Class

Best Documentary
German Film Awards 2021
Berlinale 2021
Silver Bear Jury Award
Firebird Award
202
Hong Kong IFF
Best Documentary
Berlinale 2021
Audience Award

Mr Bachmann and his Class

A Film by Maria Speth

2021 - Germany - Documentary - 2.39 - 217 min.

with Dieter Bachmann & the pupils of grade 6

European Film Awards 2021: Nominated as Best European Documentary

Language: German
Produced by Maria Speth

MR BACHMANN AND HIS CLASS is an intimate documentary portraying the bond between an elementary school teacher and his students. His unconventional methods clash with the complex social and cultural realities of the provincial German industrial town they live in.

Best Documentary
German Film Awards 2021
Berlinale 2021
Silver Bear Jury Award
Firebird Award
202
Hong Kong IFF
Best Documentary
Berlinale 2021
Audience Award

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