Lesson Learned by Bálint Szimler | HUN | 119'

Young teacher Juci tries to challenge outdated methods at her school, while new student Palkó, recently relocated from abroad, struggles to adapt to the demanding educational system. Their personal stories provide insight into an oppressive system, reflecting broader Hungarian society.

Lessons Learnt, directed by Hungarian filmmaker Bálint Szimler, had its world premiere at the Locarno Festival, where it received an Honorable Mention for Best Performance. The film critiques Hungary’s educational system—far behind the rest of Europe—through Juci’s efforts to challenge long-outdated teaching methods.