{"title": "The Staffroom", "start": "2026-11-10T18:10:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lexi Cinema", "address": "Chamberlayne Road 194b, NW10 3JU London", "price": "", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "8.00", "tickets_url": "https://thelexicinema.co.uk/TheLexiCinema.dll/Booking?Booking=TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_605.TcsWebTab_606", "category": "film", "tags": ["film/drama"], "description": "The Staffroom is a drama by Croatian filmmaker Sonja Tarokić, her bold debut feature, starring Marina Redžepović, Stojan Matavulj, Nives Ivanković, Maja Posavec and Sandra Lončarić. Young school counsellor Anamarija begins working at an elementary school in Zagreb, but quickly realises she has her work cut out for her when faced with opposition by colleagues. Called 'Uncut Gems for teachers', the film makes an up-close approach to school labour all too literal. 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