Why director Ilker Catak shot German Oscar entry ‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ like a thriller

'The Teachers' Lounge': Leonie Beseech with writer/director Ilker Catak on set

Source: Boris Laewen / If Productions

Screen talks to writer/director Ilker Catak about his thriller-like exploration of generational conflict, racism and scapegoating.

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