What is English Education?
The film "English Education" depicts a strict boarding school that enforces a rigorous discipline regime. The school's approach to education involves a strict regime of correction and corporal punishment to discipline its female pupils.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 7, 1983
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Tanagra Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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The film "English Education" depicts a strict boarding school that enforces a rigorous discipline regime. The school's approach to education involves a strict regime of correction and corporal punishment to discipline its female pupils. As a result of this strict environment, the young girls engage in various activities outside of their academic pursuits. The school's strict regime leads to the girls compensating for the rigors of their education by engaging in certain behaviors. The film portrays the consequences of this strict educational environment on the young girls.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving girl endures harsh Victorian school discipline and secret erotic encounters.”
- Explores power dynamics in a strict boarding school
- Blends dark humor with erotic tension
- Authentic Victorian setting
- Explicit sexual content may not suit all viewers
- Depicts corporal punishment, which can be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate unsettling period pieces that mix dark comedy with erotic themes.
The film contains graphic sexual scenes and depictions of corporal punishment, making it suitable for mature audiences only.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time period of the film’s setting?
It is set in a Victorian-era English boarding school.
Who is the main character?
The story follows a young girl named Sylvie, who has lost both parents.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When was the film released?
It premiered on 6 July 1983 in France.