Dead Volume

"Teachers from all over the world know: one of the most difficult aspects of the profession, especially in the early grades, is the need to deal daily with parents and guardians. After all, in case of problems with a student, it is difficult to convince family members that everything that is happening is solely and exclusively the fault of the beloved son, grandson or nephew. And it is precisely this relationship between parents and teachers that the Brazilian suspense 'Dead Volume', by Kauê Telloli, focuses on. With good performances and a gloomy atmosphere that pervades the whole plot, the feature film provokes the viewer with extreme reactions from both sides and makes the audience think, especially those with children, what are the limits of responsibilities of parents, schools and teachers. Although the movie gets lost in the last act, with a somewhat clumsy conclusion, 'Dead Volume' stands out for its originality and, above all, for the good performance of Fernanda Vasconcellos, who does well as the teacher breaking rules to maintain the quality of teaching of the students."