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In Loco Parentis

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Two inspiring teachers working at the only boarding school in Ireland for children ages 7 to 12 are followed for a year, as they begin to prepare for the end of their tenure.
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Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 03/09/2017
Childhood is a mystery we endlessly come back to and a place the Leydens have never fully left; N Chianin gives the viewer an intimate view of it in this unusual little story. Go to Full Review Guy Lodge Variety 03/09/2017
Neasa N Chianin's gentle but keen-eyed documentary celebrates contemporary, constructive methods of elementary education, while also taking cozy comfort in the more longstanding aspects of the institution. Go to Full Review Neil Young The Hollywood Reporter 03/09/2017
Ni Chianain and co-director David Rane make no attempts to reinvent the documentary wheel here, crafting a solid showcase for the charming idiosyncracies of their well-chosen, well-matched protagonists. Go to Full Review Gemma Creagh Film Ireland Magazine 03/23/2018
From shooting in the dormitories at night to recording in the homes of teachers, filmmaker Neasa N Chianin and her partner and co-director, David Rane, have really managed to get an all-access pass to the school. Go to Full Review John Fink The Film Stage 01/25/2017
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A gentle and often whimsical look at the art of raising children at Ireland's only primary boarding school Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Neasa Ní Chianáin

Director

David Rane

Co-Director

David Rane

Producer

Neasa Ní Chianáin

Cinematographer

Mirjam Strugalla

Film Editing

Eryck Abecassis

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two inspiring teachers working at the only boarding school in Ireland for children ages 7 to 12 are followed for a year, as they begin to prepare for the end of their tenure.
Director
Neasa Ní Chianáin
Producer
David Rane
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Soilsiú Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Smoking)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$37.1K
Runtime
1h 40m
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