Bad Apples (15)

2025 UK

Directed by Jonatan Etzler

Saoirse Ronan brings her brilliant talents to this black comedy adapted from the Swedish novel by Rasmus Lindgren, De Oönskade (The Unwanted).

Maria is a hardworking, idealistic teacher – but her class is hopelessly disrupted by violent, obnoxious and out of control Danny who attacks teacher’s-pet Pauline. After a chaotic visit to Danny’s home, Maria winds up causing the boy to lose consciousness, and in a panic, smuggles him back to her house where she imprisons him in her basement. Gradually, the rest of the class, freed from Danny’s hateful presence, blossom and Maria gets a glowing Ofsted report. She looks and feels on top of the world. But what is to be done about her shameful secret?

Nominated Best Film at the BFI London Film Festival

Tickets are £6 (£1 child/student) available on the door or in advance from the Buxton Opera House box-office (01298 72190) or online.