''The Kindergarten Teacher'' () is a 2014 film by

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i writer and film director

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Reception

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, of critic reviews of the film are positive, with the average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads, "''The Kindergarten Teacher''s crypticness can needlessly feel like homework, but Nadav Lapid's provocative direction and committed performances give this tale of mentorship and possession a disquieting sting". On

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, the film has the

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score of 68 out of 100 based on 12 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ''

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'' called it, "self-assured, remarkably powerful".

Accolades

''The Kindergarten Teacher'' won the $20,000 prize for new talent at the

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. Lead actress Sarit Larry received the

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: Silver Peacock Award at the

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Remake

The film was remade in 2018 as the

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film '' The Kindergarten Teacher''.

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