EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jonatan Etzler Talks BAD APPLES and the Darker Side of Education
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From its phenomenal cast to its bold narrative twists, Jonatan Etzler spills the beans on the making of Bad Apples.
How much does a good education cost? Quite a lot, as it turns out!
We sat down with director Jonatan Etzler to discuss his phenomenal new dark comedy, Bad Apples, and his vision for this twisted take on the British education system. From his phenomenal cast to the film’s bold narrative swings, we get into all the juicy details about this wonderfully wicked new movie. But what inspired Jonatan to explore the darker side of education? And what can audiences expect from this special film? Join us and find out!
REVIEW
It’s safe to say we had an absolute blast with Etzler’s gloriously twisted dark comedy. In our FOUR-STAR review, our reviewer Carl Roberts said: “Jonatan Etzler’s Bad Apples is possibly the most unhinged comedy-drama of the year, featuring an incredible performance from Saoirse Ronan. With terrific direction from Etzler, a great script, solid acting, and an enjoyable feel, the film soars. Ok, so we will act differently than Maria does in the film, but that hardly matters. The moral debate is for after the film ends. During the proceedings, we just need to sit back and enjoy what we are given.” Read Carl’s full review here.
RELEASE
With Etzler’s unique vision behind the camera and some terrific performances from Saoirse Ronan and the film’s wonderful young cast, Bad Apples is an absolute blast from start to finish. It’s the perfect Friday-night feature for parents and kids alike, delivering plenty of laughs, mischief, and just the right amount of wickedness.
So, book your ticket, head back to school, and prepare for a lesson you won’t forget. Just don’t blame us if you end up in detention!
Bad Apples arrives in cinemas from September 18.
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
