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The Lesson

"Who is teaching whom?"

2023-07-07 Thriller 1hr 43m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2023-07-07
  • Revenue
    $310,746
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 43m
  • Genre
    Thriller, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.1
  • Production
    Film Constellation, Poison Chef, Egoli Tossell Pictures, Jeva Films

Crew

Alice Troughton
Director
Alex MacKeith
Writer
Camille Gatin
Producer
Keywords:
psychological thriller writer tutor woman director independent film

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Cast

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant
J.M. Sinclair
Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy
Hélène Sinclair
Daryl McCormack

Daryl McCormack
Liam Sommers
Stephen McMillan

Stephen McMillan
Bertie Sinclair
Crispin Letts

Crispin Letts
Ellis
Tomas Spencer

Tomas Spencer
Interviewer
Joseph Meurer

Joseph Meurer
Felix Sinclair

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-10-21

I was watching this for about ten minutes wracking my brain to remember where I'd seen Daryl McCormack before - then I recalled "Good Luck..... read more

I was watching this for about ten minutes wracking my brain to remember where I'd seen Daryl McCormack before - then I recalled "Good Luck... Leo Grande" (2022). Well he's actually quite good in this too. It's quite a clever thriller about his aspiring young writer "Liam" who is offered the chance to tutor "Bertie" (Stephen McMillan) at his home. His father is renowned author "JM Sinclair" (a characterful effort from Richard E. Grant) and mother "Hélène" (Julie Delpy) an accomplished pianist and artist. "Bertie" is a bit recalcitrant but gradually, as "Liam" finds his feet, the two start to bond a little and the older man begins to realise that this family dynamic, still reeling from a previous tragedy, is not quite as idyllic and synchronistic as it appears. Quickly, we discover that the confident and rather domineering paternal figure is actually quite an intellectual bully and he has his own secret which "Liam" is going to be a pawn in bringing to light. It's actually Delpy who steals the film for me. Her's is obviously the puppet master-character and she gels well with McCormack as the plot unfolds towards a denouement that is both fitting and just a little bit surprising. Crispin Letts also adds a little bit of menace as the butler "Ellis" and the tight cast and decent writing help keep this taut and attractive to watch. It's just a little slow at the start, but I still quite enjoyed this.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

I was watching this for about ten minutes wracking my brain to remember where I'd seen Daryl McCormack before - then I recalled "Good Luck... Leo Grande" (2022). Well he's actually quite good in this too. It's quite a clever thriller about ...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-10-21

I was watching this for about ten minutes wracking my brain to remember where I'd seen Daryl McCormack before - then I recalled "Good Luck... Leo Grande" (2022). Well he's actually quite good in this ...

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